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!

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 closed. Return here in April/May 2027 to sign-up.

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 closed for 2026. If you are interested in this program in the future, please contact fireadapted@mtadamsstewards.org.

RIVER ROCK PROGRAM

  • We have limited funding to provide residents with river rock or gravel to install in the 5 feet around their structures. This “immediate zone” around your house is the most critical for reducing the risk of ember ignition.

  • This program is closed for 2026. If you are interested in this program in the future, please contact fireadapted@mtadamsstewards.org.

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.

  • To request mesh, 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.

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