Redlands Fire Department to host free chipper day for wildfire readiness

Residents invited to safely dispose of yard trimmings April 26 at Kimberly Elementary

Redlands Fire Department to host free chipper day for wildfire readiness
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REDLANDS, Calif. — As part of its ongoing wildfire preparedness efforts, the Redlands Fire Department will host a free drive-thru Chipper Day on Saturday, April 26, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Kimberly Elementary School, 301 W. South Ave.

Redlands residents can bring cut vegetation—such as brush under 15 inches in length or tree limbs up to 10 inches in diameter—to be processed on-site by a chipper truck. No finished or painted wood, bags of leaves, or pine needles will be accepted.

This event is free and open to Redlands residents only. Participants should enter from West South Avenue.

The department encourages residents to take proactive steps in reducing wildfire fuel near homes, especially as new Cal Fire Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps show continued fire hazard risk in South Redlands and increased risk in North Redlands.

A second event is being planned for later this summer in another part of the city.

For more information, call (909) 798-7600 or visit cityofredlands.org/Fire-Department.


More information about Redlands Community Wildfire Safety & Statewide Fire Hazard Zone Map Updates here.

Redlands Fire Department Community Risk Reduction: 909-798-7601

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