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Fuels Mitigation Program
The fuels mitigation program involves all activities that relate to the management of wildland fuels for the purpose of protecting homeowners, business merchants and other interests from the threat of wildfire. This program is primarily targeted toward the wildland/urban interface; however, there are circumstances that dictate the need for fuels reduction outside of the interface as well. Coordination with federal, state, neighboring local governments, and private landowners is important. Some specific activities include:
- Evaluate wildland/urban interface areas to determine risk.
- Determine strategies to address those risks (prescribed burning, mechanical fuel reduction, or use of herbicides).
- Conduct fuel reduction operations and/or coordinate with other agencies or landowners that are performing these operations.
- Provide education, guidance, and assistance to homeowners.
Prescribed burning and other fuel reduction operations are conducted using trained personnel from the Volusia County Firewalker Team.
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