Los Altos Hills County Fire District (LAHCFD) partners with Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD) to offer year-round resident education. To register, visit lahcfd.org/classes.
Check our site regularly for new class updates.
Download the 2025 Guide (PDF)JAN
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION
Creating Your Family & Neighborhood Emergency Plans
- Designate family emergency contacts.
- Take a class to prepare for medical emergencies.
- Formalize your neighborhood communication strategy and exchange emergency information with neighbors.
CLASS:
Preparing for Medical Emergencies
hosted by SCCFD
Jan 23
FEB
INCLEMENT WEATHER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Your Guide to Inclement Weather Emergency Preparedness
- Stay informed! Sign up for emergency alerts at AlertSCC.org.
- Download the PG&E Report It app to submit concerns about vegetation, poles, and powerlines.
- Take steps to prepare for inclement weather or other emergencies: lahcfd.org/prep
CLASSES:
AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED, hosted by SCCFD
Feb 12
Be Ready, Be Prepared for Inclement Weather, hosted by LAHCFD
Feb 19
MAR
HOME HARDENING AGAINST WILDFIRES
Make Your Home Wildfire Ready
- Schedule a Hazardous Ignition Zone (HIZ) Assessment
- Seal gaps around windows, doors, and vents with fire-resistant material to prevent embers from entering.
- Cover attic and foundation vents with 1/8” or 1/16” mesh screen to prevent embers from entering.
CLASSES:
Hey teens! Join our Teen CERT Academy (ages 13-18), hosted by LAHCFD
Mar 14-16
APR
LANDSCAPING FOR WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS
Planting a Fire-Resistant Landscape
- Use well-watered, well-spaced, and fire-resistant plants in your landscaping
- Consider replacing plants within the first 5 feet of your home’s foundation or deck with gravel, stones, or bricks.
- Use our Defensible Space Vegetation Removal Monthly Drop Off program
CLASS:
Fire-Resistant Landscaping
hosted by LAHCFD
April 12
Be Ready: Be Prepared for Disasters
hosted by SCCFD
April 24
MAY
WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS
Protecting Your Home & Family
- Stay informed about fire weather on weather.gov or via the Watch Duty app.
- Prepare for evacuation: know 2 ways out and download Genasys Protect (formerly ZoneHaven) for evacuation alerts and information.
- Become a Firewise USA® Community
TAKE ACTION:
JUNE
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
Building a Resilient Neighborhood Network
- Connect with 3-5 nearby homes to create a support system.
- Join the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT):
- Discuss what you can contribute, such as radio communication, medical expertise, or backup power, to enhance neighborhood preparedness.
CLASS:
Building a Community Preparedness Network
hosted by LAHCFD
Date TBD
JULY
CRIME PREVENTION & HOME FIRE SAFETY MONTH
Prioritizing Crime Prevention & Fire Safety
- Take a class on fraud and crime prevention, including common scams and ID theft.
- Verify smoke/carbon monoxide alarms are working and fire extinguishers are pressurized.
- Know your trusted community resources. Use 2-1-1 for essential services.
CLASS:
Crime Prevention & Home Fire Safety
hosted by SCCFD
July 24
AUG
END OF SUMMER FAMILY SAFETY CHECK IN
Emergency Preparedness for Fall
- Update emergency contacts at home and school.
- Practice fire drills and evacuations with your family and teach kids how to call 911.
- Pack a small emergency kit for family members (cars or backpacks), including snacks, water, a flashlight, and a first aid kit.
SEPT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Being Ready for the Unexpected
- Create or update your emergency kit.
- Review and practice your emergency plan including meet up locations, communication methods, and evacuation routes.
- Help your neighbors: Stay informed, educate others, and encourage neighbors to sign up for AlertSCC.
EVENT:
Come see us at Touch a Truck
hosted by Town of Los Altos Hills
Sept 27
OCT
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
Earthquake Safety & Readiness
- Secure heavy furniture to the wall to prevent tipping.
- Practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
- Create an earthquake kit with water, non-perishable food, flashlight, first aid kit, and sturdy shoes.
TAKE ACTION:
NOV
EMERGENCY POWER & HANDLING OUTAGES
Backup Power
- Ensure you have an emergency backup power source, such as a portable generator, solar system, or backup batteries.
- Stock up on batteries for flashlights, radios, and other devices.
- Consider getting solar-powered chargers for your phones.
TAKE ACTION:
Familiarize yourself with the PG&E Outage Map
CLASS:
Be Ready, Be Prepared: Emergency Kits and Go Bags
hosted by LAHCFD
Nov 15
DEC
HOLIDAY SEASON SAFETY & FIRE PREVENTION
Protecting Your Home with Holiday Fire Safety
- Check holiday lights for frayed wires or loose connections, and turn off those lights when you leave the house.
- Prevent home fires by maintaining clearance around space heaters, fireplaces, kitchen appliances, and other heat sources.
- Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functioning.
