Welcome to the Fortress Community Website
We have combined the Fortress Firewise Website (fortressfirewise.org) and the Fortress Way Road Association
Website (fortressroad.org) into this site. Either link will now take you to this page and you can choose which community you wish to view.
Upcoming Events and
Information
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Green Waste Dumpster
July 7 - 21, 2025
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Leaves / pine needles and tree branches with a 6 inch maximum diameter that are cut (not spreading and taking up more room than necessary)
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No dimensional lumber
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No trash
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No household materials
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No plastic bags
A new dumpster will be ordered once the present one is full.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE DUMPSTER!
Wildfire Preparedness Week: May 4 - 10th, 2025
Individual Responsibility and Call to Action
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Every Californian has a role in wildfire prevention and preparedness.
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Create defensible space — especially focus on Zone 0, the first 5 feet around your home. “Start at your home and work your way out”
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Harden your home with ignition-resistant building materials.
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Develop and practice a wildfire action plan using tools like FirePLANNER at ReadyForWildfire.org.
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Ensure you are signed up for Amador County emergency alerts at Smart911.
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Stay informed by signing up for emergency alerts at listoscalifornia.org/alerts.
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Pack a go-bag and be ready to evacuate.
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Wildfire Preparedness Week calls on all Californians to take proactive steps to reduce wildfire risks and support community-wide mitigation efforts.