Regional Priority Plan for Wildfire Resilience in the Inland Empire

IECF Regional Priority Plan (RPP): Dedicated Website

The Inland Empire, consisting of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, is increasingly vulnerable to wildfires. As climate change intensifies and urban development expands into fire-prone areas, a coordinated approach to wildfire resiliency is essential. The Regional Priority Plan (RPP) addresses these challenges by fostering collaboration among local governments, community organizations, and stakeholders to enhance our capacity to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from wildfires. The RPP identifies regional natural resource concerns exacerbated by wildfires and prioritizes actionable projects to mitigate fire risk, build community capacity, and increase resilience.

IECF Regional Priority Plan (RPP): Request for Project Submittals

The Inland Empire Community Foundation’s Regional Forest & Fire Capacity (RFFC) program invites regional partners to submit their forest health, fire resilience, or fuel reduction plans to our Regional Priority Plan (RPP) Portal. By sharing these projects, we’ll be able to identify and support critical initiatives to protect our region from wildfires. Contributions will be featured on our RPP story map website, showcasing the collaborative efforts of our community to build a more resilient future.

IECF Regional Priority Plan (RPP): Request for Wildfire Ordinances

Ordinances, laws, and regulations are essential tools in helping communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from wildfires. They support fire-safe building codes, guide land use to reduce fire risk, and require regular vegetation management to lower fuel loads. These rules also ensure that emergency plans are in place, promote public education on wildfire preparedness, and encourage coordination across agencies and sectors. In tandem, these efforts strengthen wildfire resilience and help protect people, property, and natural resources. Ordinances can include the following:

• Building Codes and Standards
• Land Use Planning
• Vegetation Management
• Emergency Response and Evacuation Plans
• Public Education and Awareness
• Coordination and Collaboration

Regional partners are invited to submit their wildfire ordinances through the link below. For more information, contact the IECF RFFC Program Manager at iecfrpp@iegives.org.

Requests to Suspend State Statutes and Regulations

Governor Newsom issued an Emergency Proclamation (Proclamation) on March 1, 2025 to confront the severe ongoing risk of catastrophic wildfires that threatens public safety across California.

The Proclamation authorizes the Secretaries of the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to determine which projects are eligible for suspension of certain State of California statutory and regulatory requirements to expedite critical fuels reduction projects, while at the same time protecting public resources and the environment.

Fire Hazard Severity Zones

Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps recognize areas of increased fire danger in California. View the current and proposed maps, and learn more about Fire Hazard Severity Zones, as provided by CAL FIRE, Office of the State Fire Marshal.