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The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council (SBCFSC) is pleased to announce the launch of its Neighborhood Chipping Program, beginning April 6th, 2026. This initiative supports local residents in creating defensible space around their homes and neighborhoods, enhancing preparedness for the upcoming wildfire season.
The free curbside chipping program helps homeowners reduce vegetation within a 100-foot perimeter around their properties, creating safer zones for both evacuation and firefighting efforts. Participants are encouraged to stack cut vegetation at the curb, where it will be chipped and hauled away by SBCFSC's designated contractors. Additionally, SBCFSC staff will be available to offer guidance on trimming vegetation along driveways and roadways to improve access for emergency responders and to create safer evacuation routes for residents.