about us
In 2021, Al Tahoe became the first Firewise USA neighborhood in the City of South Lake Tahoe, CA. We join a growing number of organizations across the nation who are working to reduce wildfire risk.
Our Mission
Al Tahoe Firewise is committed to educating and supporting the Al Tahoe community to prepare for wildfires and protect our neighbors and their property.
Who we serve.
Located in South Lake Tahoe, California, Al Tahoe is a wildland urban interface community. We are bordered by the Truckee River Meadow to the southwest, Lake Tahoe to the north, and Highway 50 to the east. There are 1520 parcels, 1611 dwelling units, and a population of about 2235 in our district.
Al Tahoe Firewise USA Application
The national Firewise USA® recognition program provides a collaborative framework to help neighbors in a geographic area get organized, find direction, and take action to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community and to reduce wildfire risks at the local level (https://www.nfpa.org/). Check out our application supplement that was submitted and approved before the 2022 Caldor Fire forced the mandatory evacuation of all of the City of South Lake Tahoe.