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Meet Brenna Howell, Contributor: Wildfire Prevention Leader Brenna Howell is a passionate advocate for wildfire resilience in Herald and the Sacramento region. As part of the Herald Fire Prevention Council, she champions defensible space, home hardening, and community preparedness. Brenna’s leadership reflects the quiet strength of neighbors working together to protect families, homes, and heritage. Her story reminds us that resilience begins with individuals who step forward, inspiring collective action toward a Fire Safe Community.

In recognition of Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week, taking place January 19–26, 2026, CAL FIRE –

In recognition of Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week, taking place January 19–26, 2026, CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is leading a statewide effort to educate the public and engage partners in advancing CRR initiatives.

We invite the local Fire Safe Councils, and County Coordinators to help amplify this effort by utilizing the free CRR Week toolkit linked below. The toolkit includes ready‑to‑use graphics, written materials, and video content that can be shared to promote CRR at the local level.

 The goal of CRR Week is to raise awareness about how communities—regardless of size, type, or location—can enhance public safety, reduce preventable incidents, and ultimately protect the lives of both community members and firefighters.

✅ Free CRR Toolkit
Access ready-to-use resources, templates, and outreach materials:
https://calfire.app.box.com/s/mtlwbo88rluugf90z5nqzgtm78opryyc 

✅ Learn More About CRR Week
Details on CRR Week and CAL FIRE – OSFM’s participation:
https://bit.ly/CRRHub 

✅ Additional Resources
• Vision 20/20 CRR Project: https://strategicfire.org/crr-week/ 
• NFPA CRR Resources: https://www.nfpa.org/crr 
• U.S. Fire Administration CRR Guide: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/crr 

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