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FIRE SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Being prepared does not need to happen all at once. Completing one small task at a
time will better prepare you and the ones you care about in an emergency.
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY & YOUR ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY
Residents are reminded to maintain the appropriate clearance between structures and
vegetation. The LA County Fire Department regulates the first 200 feet from structures in
order to establish a fire fighting defensible space. The City Ordinance requires the
removal of dead trees and plants on the remainder of your property to help keep our
community safe from the threat of wildfires. Residents may wish to consult with their
gardener, an arborist or tree service to assess trees and shrubs and for constructive
clearance methods that avoid future erosion. If you have questions about clearance
requirements, please call the Fire Department at 310-377-1584.
To learn more about Home Hardening
for your property, watch these videos. Scan the
QR code or visit: bit.ly/RH-HomeHardening
To Learn more about how to manage fire fuel
vegetation on your property and in canyons
watch these videos. Scan the QR code
or visit: bit.ly/CanyonMgmt
RAPID ESCAPE F.I.R.E. GUIDE
If there was a fire in your home, would you know the best way to escape? In
most house fires, a properly prepared or maintained window can provide the
quickest, safest, and most immediate way out. Please follow the link to learn
more and preparing your home to be F.I.R.E. ready. Don’t wait for fire to strike
to think about escape. Planning ahead can save your life!
PLANNING FOR EVACUATION
Consider the items in your home and which of them are important to you.
If you had twenty minutes to evacuate, what would you grab first? With
your vehicle size in mind, write a list of belongings that would take priority.
If an emergency were to occur and your mind is flooded with stress, you
can depend on the list you have already prepared.
It is difficult to think about a day like this but being prepared could save time when time
is critical.
FIREPITS
It’s important to remember that the City of Rolling Hills is designated as a Very High Fire
Hazard zone. If you plan on using or purchasing a firepit in your backyard, the following
are guidelines from the LA County Fire Code to help keep our community safe from
wildfires:
• Wood-burning firepits are not allowed due to the risk of travelling embers.
• Firepits must be located at least 25 feet away from any structures or combustible
materials (including patio furniture and plants).
• Maintain constant supervision of the fire until it is fully extinguished.
• Keep a portable fire extinguisher, or other fire-extinguishing equipment, ready and
available for immediate use.
Contact the Planning Dept. with any questions : planning@cityofrh.net or 310-377-1521.
PLEASE VISIT YOUR UTILITIES FOR MORE INFORMATION:
SoCal Gas Cal Water Edison
COMMUNAL GREEN WASTE BINS
AVAILABLE FOR ALL RESIDENTS
AUGUST 2-9, 2024
The City will hold its 7th Communal Bin Event at the four locations below. The Communal Bin events
are rotated throughout the community to encourage residents to remove excess vegetation and
conduct fire abatement activities from their properties.
Communal bins locations:
1. Quail Ridge North just north of Crest Road West
2. Corner of Crest Road West and Quail Ridge North adjacent to 1 Crest Road West
3. Spur Lane just west of Cinchring Road on Cal Water’s water tank property
4. Portuguese Bend Road across from 52 Portuguese Bend on the west side of the
street (2 bins)
Please follow these directions to participate in this free program:
Place all green waste inside the bins. Do not over fill.
Do not leave any debris outside the bins.
Piles need to be kept free of rocks and dirt.
Do not dump non-green waste materials.
Do not dump construction materials.
Contact Serena Lopez at slopez@cityofrh.net or (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions about
using or placement of these bins.