🔥 California homeowners, what’s sitting within FIVE FEET of your house? (267)

California has approved its new Zone Zero wildfire regulations, potentially affecting approximately 1.75 million homes in high-risk areas.

Wood mulch? 🪵
Firewood? 🔥
Wood fencing? 🚪
Trees? 🌳
Flowers? 🌺
A shed? 🏠

Some things can stay. Some may eventually need to move or change.

But here’s the question we’re spilling today:

If California requires homeowners to spend thousands making their properties safer from wildfire, should insurance companies be required to recognize that investment?

Dominique & Erica break down what Zone Zero really means, what’s actually required and why those first five feet around your house suddenly matter so much.

☕🔥 Spill the Tea with D & E

🏡 LISTENER HOMEWORK

Find your home on California’s official Fire Hazard Severity Zone map before changing anything.

Then walk the first five feet around your house.

Take pictures.

Look for obvious combustible materials.

Make a list of what might need attention.

And most importantly:

Learn first. Spend second.

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🎵 MUSIC CREDITMusic copyrighted by Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc.

🎙️ PRODUCTION NOTES

Research note: California’s Board of Forestry and Fire Protection unanimously approved the Zone Zero regulations on August 19, 2026. The regulations create an ember-resistant area within the first five feet around structures for covered properties, with implementation for existing homes phased over several years. Approximately 1.75 million residences are estimated to be affected.

Accuracy note for posting: Requirements and implementation can vary according to property location and local jurisdiction. Listeners should check official California and local fire-authority information before modifying their property.

🌿🍵 The Last Sip 🍵🌿 Before we put the kettle away and head back into the adventure of everyday life, we’d like to leave you with one final thought:

Wellness isn’t something you buy. It’s something you build. One conversation, one healthy choice, one act of kindness, one deep breath, and sometimes one cup of tea at a time.

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