The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has released updated 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) across the state. These map updates are intended to enhance California’s approach to wildfire preparedness.
The revised maps incorporate 1.4 million additional acres into high and very high fire hazard severity zones statewide, updating code and construction requirements for communities most at risk.
As a Local Responsibility Area, the City of Watsonville as 120 days from February 24, 2025 to adopt the states fire hazard severity zones per ordinance (AB 211). We are also seeking public input through June 2, 2025.
PDF map: view a PDF map of the area.
2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
GIS map: search the map by address and zoom in to see individual parcels.
Searchable 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
To provide feedback on the maps or to inquire regarding your property’s designation, please contact the City of Watsonville Fire Marshal by emailing fire.prevention@watsonville.gov