Wildfire Preparedness Information
Wildfires are now a year-round reality in Ventura County. This means that both firefighters and residents have to be on heightened alert for the threat of wildfire at all times. Below are links to resources:
Ventura County Fire Department
Read, Set , Go Preparedness page has downloadable guides including Personal Wildfire Action Plan in English and Spanish as well as other disaster prep tips and info.
Brush Clearance Deadline is June 1, 2021
VCFD Fire Hazard Reduction Program: https://vcfd.org/fire-prevention/fire-hazard-reduction-program-fhrp/
The Ventura County Fire Department wants to work with you to create the most fire-safe community possible. Fire Department personnel welcome your questions and invitation to discuss vegetation management and other fire-related issues. For additional information, contact your neighborhood fire station or the FHRP Unit at (805) 389-9759 or [email protected].
Ventura County Fire social media accounts to follow to share/re-tweet preparedness info: https://vcfd.org/public-info/social-media/
ReadyVenturaCounty.org
- Emergency Preparedness Guide (24 pages includes info on sign up for alerts, where to get info, household preparedness plans, utilities shut off safety, hazard specific guidance / Guia de Prepacion para Emergencias (24 paginas)
- Emergency Supply list (English) / Lista de suministros de emergencia (Espanol)
Sign up for VC Alert
The VC Alert Emergency Notification System database. If you would like to be contacted on your home phone, cellular phone, work phone, TTY device, email, fax or via instant messaging – you must register that information using the opt-in portal. All information you provide will be kept strictly confidential. VC Alert may be used to deliver alerts when there is a threat to the health or safety of residents. Sig up or modify your info at: https://www.readyventuracounty.org/vc-alert/
LISTOS California Disaster Preparedness - By Californians for Californians
Listos California has free print, online, text message, social media and streaming audio and video resources that you can use and share to promote disaster preparedness in your home and community. Help yourself to 100+ resources in more than 20 languages. https://www.listoscalifornia.org/resources/?_resource_topics=disaster-preparedness
Social media images that can be used when posting preparedness info on social media:
- Get Ready with Five Simple Steps JPG
- Create a StepbyStep Safety Calendar JPG
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- Get Prepared Now JPG
- Preparad@ Y tu? JPG (Spanish)