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Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Awards $122K for Wildfire Safety

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The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council has awarded $122,000 in micro-grants to 14 local groups for wildfire safety projects. - Grants funded emergency water supplies, communication upgrades, fuel reduction, and community education.

- Point Arena launched a tool-lending library for weed wrenches to remove invasive plants. - Funding came from Measure P tax dollars and a $40,000 contribution from the Fire Chiefs Association.

- Projects were selected based on collaboration, risk reduction, and realistic budgets. The grants aim to enhance wildfire preparedness across Mendocino County.

This story was originally reported by advocate-news. Read the original article here.

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