08/27/2026
WILDFIRE SAFETY: BE READY BEFORE DISASTER STRIKES
Wildfires can move quickly, and preparation can make a critical difference. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages everyone to prepare before an emergency happens.
Start by signing up for local emergency alerts and learning your evacuation zone. Make a family evacuation plan, keep phones and backup batteries charged, and prepare a Go Bag with important documents, medications, keys, chargers, and other essentials. Keep emergency supplies at home for at least three days.
If an Evacuation Order is issued, leave immediately. Don’t wait for conditions to worsen. After a wildfire, stay out of affected areas until officials say it is safe to return, and remain alert for damaged structures, falling trees, hot spots, ash, and other hazards.
Helpful resources include CalOES.ca.gov, ListosCalifornia.org, CalAlerts.org, and 2-1-1 for evacuation routes and shelter information.
Preparation starts before an emergency. Get alerts. Make a plan. Pack a Go Bag. Prepare supplies. Help others.