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With all the talk about fires and waiting for updates from the state, I decided to do some research. Did you know that as of 2023, California had 14,977,904 housing units and 7,600,000 single-family homes? From 2013 to 2023, single-family homes lost to fire represented 0.04 percent, or four out of every 1,000 homes. Additionally, 7,961 mobile homes and 515 multi-family homes were lost to fire. The total percentage of all housing units lost was 0.02 percent, or two out of every 1,000 homes. That said, the Board of Directors does not take these numbers lightly. We are waiting for directives from the state of California to formulate a plan of action. As some of you may have read, earlier this year, the governor signed several executive orders in response to the devastating January wildfires in Southern California. In early March, he issued an emergency proclamation to streamline processes for critical vegetation management projects through the rest of the year. This marks just the beginning of many more bills to come. As I mentioned in last month's article, the Board has formed an Ad Hoc Fire Mitigation Committee to review state mandates. Once we receive the information, we will prioritize the work needed to protect our common areas. We'll also focus on creating defensible zones, starting with our fuel modification. The association is responsible only for common area property, but we will ensure that all received information is communicated to homeowners so you can address your personal property needs. We understand we will have a three- year deadline to complete the necessary work. A few years ago, the Emergency Preparedness Committee looked into the Fire Wise program and found that our homes and community buildings already meet the current requirements. We have tile roofs, no wood siding, trimmed trees, no mulch near buildings, and fire hydrants are regularly checked by the city of Beaumont. Information will be shared through the Ad Hoc Fire Mitigation Committee in the Breeze or at a townhall meeting, as needed. The Board holds the General Session on the second Thursday of each month at 1 pm in the Ballroom. A less formal meet-and-greet with the Board is held the third Wednesday of each month at 2 pm, also in the Ballroom. This forum allows residents to talk with Board members about any topic except issues under litigation or in Executive sessions. Several Board members attend each month. If you have any questions, please contact me at (714) 722-1301 or kathycravenbod@yahoo.com. FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | SEPTEMBER 2025 5 Message from the Board By Kathy Craven, Board Vice President