September 17, 2021

In this issue:

Wildfire Prevention & COVID-19 Update

Friends & Neighbors -

Like you, the County is hard at work. We’re managing multiple priorities—today I want to provide a thorough overview of two priorities that are top of mind: Wildfire Prevention and the Pandemic.

As you read the information below, I want to acknowledge the incredible work of the County of Napa - the people who lead, create, and deliver the services in our community. Our workforce has been impacted just like everyone else and throughout this, they continue to remain committed to serving our community and being part of your County of Napa team!

-Alfredo
Wildfire Prevention
$5.8 million for Napa County
CalFire awards grant for vegetation management
CalFire has awarded Napa County $5.8 million for wildfire prevention projects. The funds will go directly to complete the Countywide Wildfire Prevention Plan (CWPP), which is spearheaded by the Napa FireWise, and was approved by the Board of Supervisors in April. This new round of funding is in addition to the Boards investment to fully fund the first year of the plan. Thanks to CalFire, we now have about 60% of funding to complete year two.

District 4 Projects:
Atlas Complex
  • $550K Silverado Country Club Perimeter Fuel Break
  • $225K Atlas Peak Road Vegetation Management
  • $225K Monticello Road – Hwy 121 Vegetation Management
  • $225K Soda Canyon Road Vegetation Management
  • $200K Pritchard Hill Road Vegetation Management

Why is this important?
  • Managing fuel loads changes the behaviors of fires. Proactively managing our forests/wild lands can prevent fires from growing and gaining energy.
Progress Report on the CWPP
Real Projects with Real Benefits
Projects are moving forward and being completed this year. Napa County Fire/CalFire working with FireWise have invested significant resources into our communities and neighborhoods. Below you’ll see images that illustrate the before and after of fire mitigation projects:
BEFORE
AFTER
Why is this important?:
  • Fire prevention is a shared responsibility. We all need to do our part to create a safer community. The consequences of fires are impacting all of us— from residents facing higher homeowner’s insurance to businesses having their insurance dropped, the consequences are significant. We have a road map in the CWPP to make our neighborhoods safer and minimize the threat of wildfires.
Chipper Program Year to Date
  • 845 requests completed
  • 125 pending
  • 76, 283 Cubic Yards Chipped this year
  • Sign up here
Defensible Space Inspections
  • 1, 536 inspections completed
  • 550 consulting inspections
  • Sign up or file a complaint, here
What's in the plan?
Visit the CWPP Interactive Maps
Take Action!
What you can do to help prevent wildfires
We encourage you to visit the Napa County Fire Department's website to find out how you can help this wildfire season and beyond. You can find:

  • Defensible Space Self-Inspection Form
  • Find out how to participate in the Chipper Program
  • Learn about defensible space requirements in Napa County
  • Request a consulting inspection for vegetation management
  • File a complaint
COVID-19 Update
Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated
The Data says it all!
The data shows case rates among the unvaccinated are 141 times higher than the vaccinated population. We all share in a similar goal— beating this pandemic and returning to our normal life. Vaccines work, the facts say so.
Hospitalizations
Fully Vaccinated - 30.5% Unvaccinated - 66.7%
Looking Ahead
Trends show positive news
Hospital Short-Term Forecast
A key metric locally is ensuring we have a health care system to care for all residents. Forecasts show hospitalization capacity increasing—trending in a positive direction. This will be a metric that helps evaluate our local masking requirement moving forward.
ICU Short-Term Forecast
Vaccines Administered
88% of eligible Napa County Residents are Fully Vaccinated
Our community responded to the vaccination challenge! We continue to be among the top Counties in the State in vaccination rates. This wouldn't be possible without our incredible health care partners: St. Helena Hospital Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, OLE Health, Queen of the Valley Medical Center, County Public Health, and the hundreds of volunteers from our community!
Booster Shots are Coming
Planning is underway!
Additional Doses vs. Booster Doses
Contact Me
Cell: 707-225-2019
Alfredo.Pedroza@countyofnapa.org

Banner Photo Credit: Art by Hudson Kramer. Hudson is a student at New Technology High School and 2nd place winner of the Agricultural Commissioner’s Crop Report Art Contest, 2016.