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Defensible Space Assistance Program (AFN Program)
Nevada County Office of Emergency Services · County program
Free defensible-space clearing within 100 feet of the home.
Nevada County’s AFN/Defensible Space Assistance program gives eligible low-income seniors and disabled residents free clearing work around their homes. It is the same county service described on the county’s seniors-and-disability page.
Program details
How it works
This county program provides free defensible-space clearing services for eligible residents. Nevada County says the program is also known as the Access & Functional Needs (AFN) Program.
What the money covers
No cash is paid to homeowners. Instead, the county provides the defensible-space clearing service itself within 100 feet of the residence.
Who runs it
The county page says the program was funded and managed in cooperation with the County of Nevada, CAL OES, FEMA, and the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, with support from United Way of Nevada County.
Status notes
The county page indicates the program had completed Phase I work for 68 properties. The page does not provide a current end date.
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