Wildfire Risk — New Hazard Maps, New Obligations

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Pacifica now faces a wildfire risk designation that changes the rules for a significant portion of the city's properties. Cal Fire's updated high-fire-hazard maps now cover areas within Pacifica, and 2026 expedited Zone Zero ember-resistance requirements apply to homes in those newly designated zones — meaning affected homeowners must clear combustible materials within zero to five feet of their structures under a state mandate that took effect immediately. Wildfire Preparedness Month was formally proclaimed for May 2026 by the City Council. Pacifica's combination of coastal scrub, eucalyptus groves, and proximity to the San Francisco watershed creates genuine ignition risk — and the same evacuation route constraints that make coastal erosion dangerous also complicate fire emergency response. The city's updated strategic plan locked in priorities that will shape how wildfire preparation is funded and staffed alongside the coastal erosion response.

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