Lake Forest Named 2026 CA Fire Risk Reduction Community; See How Residents Benefit

LAKE FOREST, CA — The City of Lake Forest was recognized as a 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Community, city officials said this week.

"The designation recognizes that the City meets state-established best practices for local fire planning and risk reduction," the city said in a statement.

According to officials, the designation directly benefits residents in the following ways:

• Residents may be eligible for insurance discounts through California's Safer from Wildfires program.
• Increased eligibility for CAL FIRE wildfire prevention and mitigation grants.
• Continued investment in wildfire preparedness, public education and community resilience.

Lake Forest residents looking to receive discounts for the city's new designation were encouraged to contact their insurance provider to determine eligibility.

Residents can learn more about potential benefits by visiting this website.