Chipping Day update from Pat Cates
Fellow Twin Lakes Property Owners, I wish to give an update on this year’s chipping day. The community has gone above and beyond with clearing, and I am very happy with the attention being paid to reducing the fire fuel load. Although reducing the load and trimming tree limbs to prevent laddering by a wildfire.. read more →
We did it! National Firewise USA program certificate of recognition
The National Fire Protection Association acknowledges that the TLPOA has successfully completed the Firewise USA program’s annual requirements for 2024 and is a participating site in good standing throughout the 2025 calendar year. From Patrick Cates, our Fire Safe Council chair:We’re the second community in Mono County to get this recognition. Now you might maintain.. read more →
President’s July letter, part 2 — Firewise information, Cal Fire inspections 2024
Please see below and the attached document referencing the upcoming Cal Fire inspections. These inspections are not put on by the Bridgeport Fire Department, and Cal Fire is separate from our department. Additionally, these inspections are not related to our recent Firewise efforts. That said, homeowners need to be aware that these inspections are coming,.. read more →
Fire Safety Tips
Fire Prevention Tips: Reduce your risk of Wildfire! Define your defensible space. Defensible space is a buffer zone, a minimum 30 foot non-combustible area around your house that reduces the intensity and risk of a wildfire from starting or spreading to your home. Formed by following the critical steps outlined below, defensible space depends on.. read more →