Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant
Protecting Our Community from Wildfire Risks
Happy Valley is taking proactive steps to reduce wildfire risks and keep our community safe. With the support of a Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant, we are working closely with local designated Homeowners Associations (HOAs) where their greenspaces have been identified as moderate to high risk from a Wildfire Assessment done in 2022 to create safer spaces between neighborhoods and surrounding green areas.
Why This Matters
Wildfires have become a growing threat in Oregon, and defensible space plays a key role in protecting homes and critical facilities like schools, fire stations, and emergency shelters. By removing flammable vegetation, thinning overgrown brush, and creating buffer zones, we can slow the spread of wildfire and provide a safer environment for firefighters to work in.
How the City is Taking Action
The City is stepping in to help reduce wildfire risk and is strongly encouraging HOAs to come together and schedule community cleanup events. Kicking off in June 2025, this effort will focus on clearing flammable vegetation and creating defensible space between neighborhoods and nearby green areas. With resident training, HOA collaboration, and hands-on wildfire mitigation, the program is all about working together to protect homes, key facilities, and the safety of our community.
Through this program, we will:
✅ Educate Residents – Provide training on wildfire safety and defensible space strategies, possibly encouraging each neighborhood to become a
⇒ ⇒ Firewise Community
✅ Work with HOAs – Assist in planning and organizing cleanup efforts.
✅ Promote Community Engagement – Encourage neighbors to take part in fire risk reduction community clean up events.
How You Can Get Involved:
- Attend Training Sessions-Learn how to protect your home and neighborhood from wildfire risks.
- Join a Cleanup Event-Participate in creating safer, fire-resistant spaces in your community.
We will also share important information through our social media, webpage, email, and HOA meetings.