Newberry Regional Partnership Defensible Space Action Team — free defensible space assessments and homeowner wildfire-preparedness assistance

How it works

The Defensible Space Action Team is a community effort run through the Newberry Regional Partnership. Its purpose is to educate and assist homeowners with creating and maintaining defensible space around homes to reduce wildfire risk.

What the money covers

The official page describes a free defensible space assessment and homeowner assistance, not a cash grant or rebate. The assessment is described as an education-focused visit that gives home and property owners tips to start or improve defensible space.

What homeowners get

The page says the team works with residents to:

• create and maintain defensible space,
• make homes and neighborhoods safer from wildfire,
• and improve safety for firefighters responding to a wildfire.

Timing and access

The page presents this as an ongoing local initiative, and it invites homeowners to request an assessment or attend future events. The resources page also points residents to wildfire-preparedness information and related local programs.

Notes

This is not a reimbursement program and the official page does not state a dollar amount. It is best understood as a local wildfire-preparedness service program rather than a financial grant.