Montecito Fire District Receives Grant to Prevent Wildfires

Posted by Geri Ventura -

December 1, 2009 - Momentous Insurance Brokerage and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company presented Montecito Fire District a $25,182 check today to support our wildfire prevention efforts and brush clearing in the community.

The grant money will specifically be used to fill a budget shortfall in funding for the district's annual brush clearing efforts. Annually, the district spends about $130,000 on brush clearing, but had to reduce funding to $100,000 this year.

"This grant package helps supplement our current budget and allows us to maintain our current level of brush clearing efforts in the district," said Chief Wallace. "With this money, we'll get a solid two weeks of brush and tree work within a very critical wildland area in Santa Barbara County."

"Wildfires are one of the biggest dangers facing communities and homeowners around Santa Barbara," said Grace Neumann with Momentous Insurance Brokerage. "This funding will ensure the fire district has the money it needs to reduce the risk of fire and keep the region as safe as possible. Montecito firefighters are extremely proactive when it comes to brush clearance, which is obviously of great concern to the community."

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