Fire Hazard Severity Zone Update
This page provides information about the new CAL FIRE rollout of fire hazard severity zones within the Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) for the City of Oakdale. In accordance with California Government Code (CGC) Section 51178.5, the City of Oakdale is required to provide public access to the proposed maps that are provided below and host a comment period.
Proposed Map
It is important to stress that the new severity zone maps were created by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) under the direction of the State Fire Marshal. The City of Oakdale does not control the creation of the map but is required to ensure the community has the opportunity to review the maps and are able to provide feedback.
CGC Section 51178 requires the State Fire Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire severity zones based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, wind and other factors.
The goal of the maps is to provide information for land planning, building/fire code enforcement and wildfire mitigation strategies. Public comments can help identify concerns the public has, confirm that the data is correct and help improve the understanding of how these zones may impact residents, businesses and emergency response planning.
Public Comment
We encourage all City of Oakdale residents and stakeholders to review the proposed maps and submit comments. Public participation is important in this process to ensure the Oakdale community is more informed about the risk associated with wildland fires.
The City of Oakdale’s comment period is open now and is scheduled to close on April 28, 2025. CGC Section 51179(a) mandates that local agencies “shall designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire severity zones in [their] jurisdiction within 120 days” of receiving the recommendations from the State Fire Marshal per Section CGC 51178.
Submit LRA FHSZ written comments via e-mail or mail/in-person:
City of Oakdale
Attn: City Clerk's Office
280 North Third Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
More Information
Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer
Proposed Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
Factsheet
Fire Hazard Zones Local Responsibility Area
CAL FIRE Hazard Severity Zone Maps Q&A
CAL FIRE website Fire Hazard Severity Zones
If you have any questions about the maps and the process, you may contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal at FHSZinformation@fire.ca.gov or by calling (916) 633-7655.