Fire Adapted Community
Trout Lake (FACT)

Fire Adapted Community Trout Lake (FACT) is a community-led group that strives to increase local knowledge about wildfire risk and preparedness, and to organize projects that mitigate Trout Lake’s fire risk.

Get involved!

• Join the FACT mailing list to receive monthly newsletters. Contact Sarah Allaben at 440-497-8224
  or sarah@mtadamsstewards.org

• Read the Trout Lake Wildfire Risk Assessment and Action Plan (download here)

Spring programs 2026:

HOME WILDFIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS

• We provide free, no-obligation home assessments to help you understand your fire risk and prioritize mitigation actions. SIGN UP HERE

CHIPPING PROGRAM

• FACT, in partnership with Mt. Adams Resource Stewards, offers a free chipping program to Trout Lake Valley residents every spring.

• Chipping sign-ups for spring 2026 are now open! SIGN UP HERE

• 2026 chipping dates: June 1-11.

• If you would like a site visit to chat about constructing chipping piles, please reach out to Elly Wells (ellyw@mtadamsstewards.org).

DEFENSIBLE SPACE PROGRAM

• We have some grant funding this year to provide one free crew day (thinning, pruning, brush removal, etc.) to residents to help them reduce fire risk in the ~100 feet around their homes.

• This program is intended for residents who could not financially or physically accomplish this work on their own.

• Apply for the program: APPLY HERE

EMBER SCREENING & GUTTER GUARDS

• We have purchased ember-resistant metal mesh and gutter guards in bulk for Trout Lake residents.

• Mesh can be used to prevent ember intrusion through your home’s vents or underneath decking.

• Gutter guards prevent debris accumulation in your gutters, which can be a major wildfire hazard.

• To request mesh or gutter guards, please email fireadapted@mtadamsstewards.org.

Evacuation map and emergency preparedness brochure:

• Physical copies are available at the hardware store, general store, and gas station/cafe! Check out the digital version by clicking here.