Neighborhood Ambassadors
Wildfire resilience is strongest when neighbors work together. When a group of homes takes coordinated action- clearing fuels, improving access routes, and planning together- everyone becomes safer and better prepared.
Why Neighborhoods Matter
Wildfire doesn’t stop at property lines. The conditions on surrounding homes, shared roads, and open spaces shape how a fire moves and how safely people can evacuate. Organizing your neighborhood creates:
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A shared understanding of risk
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Improved Home Ignition Zone conditions across multiple properties
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Safer evacuation routes
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Stronger communication and cooperation
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Greater access to resources and funding
Even small efforts, when done together, have a big impact.
Bigger Impacts, Cost-Share Funding
Step 1. Become a Neighborhood Ambassador
Neighborhood Ambassadors are local teams of residents in an area who help bring neighbors together around wildfire preparedness. You don’t need special experience- just an interest in supporting your community.
Ambassadors receive:
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Guidance from TRWC staff and partners
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A community risk assessment for the neighborhood
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Support organizing meetings and outreach
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Access to technical experts and educational resources
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Opportunities for funding once key steps are completed.
Step 2. Apply for cost-share Funding Through TRWC
When neighborhoods work together and complete the basic steps of the Ambassador Program, they may become eligible for cost-share funding to help reduce hazardous fuels.
Cost-share can support:
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Brush and vegetation removal
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Chipping and cleanup days
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Improving access/egress routes
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Treatment of strategic open spaces
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Coordinated Home Ignition Zone work
By pooling resources and working across property lines, neighborhoods can complete more meaningful mitigation at a lower individual cost.