Domingo Candelas, who represents District 8 on the San Jose City Council, presented a commendation to The Villages Golf and Country Club for its January 7 achievement as the first Firewise USA recognized community in San Jose. Director of Special Projects and Sustainability Mary Tatum, who coordinated The Villages effort to attain the Firewise recognition, was there to receive Candelas’ commendation.
For those who might have missed the story, The Villages—our Boards, committees, staff and volunteers—dedicated years to this Firewise endeavor. It started with a vision to be a community ever mindful and prepared—as prepared as can be—for natural disasters that threaten The Villages. While the name and roles changed over these past few years, the passion for safety did not. With The Villages’ magnitude, the collaboration between organizations such as Cal Fire and Santa Clara County FireSafe Council was instrumental to The Villages team.
While incredible progress has been accomplished, we’re not done! The Firewise USA program continues for the next three years—and will be ongoing. Meeting all requirements of Firewise’s annual reviews ensures that The Villages remains a Firewise Community. Although the program is rigid, holding the certificate of recognition brings immense pride and peace of mind, with the opportunity to ebb insurance costs to The Villages and individual homeowners.
Mark your calendars!
Please join us at the Community Wildfire Preparedness Workshop – Ready, Set, Go! on Sunday, May 3 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Cribari Auditorium. Speaking at the event will be State Senator Dave Cortese, the City of San Jose Office of Emergency Management and Fire Department, Red Cross, and our Villages Firewise/Fire Safety Committee.
*Villagers may pick up a Firewise Recognition certificate to share with their insurance company. Please visit Building A.
See The Village mentioned in Councilmember Domingo Candelas’ April 6 newsletter here.
