About Us
Who We Are
The San Elijo Hills Fire Safe Council was formed in March 2025 by homeowners who live in the five evacuation zones that cover San Elijo Hills. We are not a government agency, a consultant, or an outside organization. Every board member owns a home here and has personally gone through the defensible space and Firewise certification process.
In our first year, we earned Firewise USA® certification for all three community zones, organized two community preparedness events, published a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and created the reporting infrastructure that lets every San Elijo Hills homeowner claim the California insurance discount they're legally owed. That work is not finished — it's ongoing, and it requires your participation to sustain.
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What the Council Accomplished in Year One
Official Formation
San Elijo Hills Fire Safe Council incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, led by local homeowners.
National Firewise USA Recognition — All 3 Zones
Old Creek Ranch and SEH North certified May 16. SEH South + Venzano certified May 22. All three zones of San Elijo Hills now hold official NFPA Firewise USA designation — making San Elijo Hills one of the few fully multi-zone certified communities in San Diego County.
Inaugural Emergency Preparedness Forum
First community-wide preparedness event held at Double Peak School, covering evacuation planning, defensible space, and the Firewise certification process.
Last Chance Survival Simulation Workshop
Hands-on evacuation simulation workshop at San Elijo Hills Rec Center — residents practiced go-bag assembly, zone lookup, and Hi-Lo siren recognition.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan Approved
SEH CWPP finalized — a formal, publicly available risk assessment and mitigation roadmap developed collaboratively with CAL FIRE, San Marcos Fire Department, and community stakeholders.
The San Elijo Hills Fire Safe Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For questions, contact us at info@sehfsc.org.