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Home » Preparing for Emergencies » Take A Class » Be Prepared for Wildfires

Be Prepared for Wildfires

Did you miss our Be Prepared For Wildfires presentation?
On August 19th, Fire Captain (ret.) Denise Gluhan presented on Wildfire Preparedness in Los Altos Hills, covering topics including:

  • Defensible Space and Home Ignition Zones
  • Red flag warnings and emergency alerts
  • Making a plan and go kits

Review the Be Prepared for Wildfires slideshow or watch the recorded presentation below.

Resources

Action Plans, Preparation Checklists & Worksheets

  • Download the LAHCFD 2023 Resilience Calendar
  • Dress for Survival (FireSafe Marin)
  • Emergency Contacts Worksheet
  • Complete Your L.I.F.E. File (Lifesaving Information For Emergencies)
  • Prepare for Your Pets
  • Create a Home Inventory: SCCFD Checklist (PDF) | NAIC Free Smartphone App

Go Bags & Shelter-in-place Kits

  • Build a Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
  • Make a Go Bag

Emergency alerts & notifications

  • Sign up for AlertSCC emergency alerts
  • LosAltosHills.ca.gov/Emergency
  • Genasys Protect (formerly Zonehaven)
  • Sign up for PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Notifications
  • Learn about the PG&E Medical Baseline Program

LAHCFD Services & Programs

  • Request a Home Ignition Zone Assessment
  • Defensible Space Brush Chipping
  • Firewise USA

Wildfire & Emergency Preparedness

  • Prepare for Wildfire (CAL FIRE)
  • Download the San Francisco Chronicle “How to Prepare for Wildfire” Guide
  • FEMA Flood Map

Santa Clara County Weed Abatement

  • About the program
  • Hazard Complaint Form
  • Service request line: (408) 282-3145
  • Email: [email protected]

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