Ready for Wildfire?

Wildfire & Evacuation Preparedness

All communities within the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District have been deemed high wildfire-hazard areas by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

The Fire District has developed a one-hour presentation in an effort to help homeowners better understand local fire ordinances and learn how to prepare for a catastrophic wildfire event.

Contents of the program include:

• Fighting a Wildfire
  • The capabilities and incapabilities of firefighters
  • Firefighting resources: local and out-of-county
  • Fire behavior: weather, fuels and terrain
  • Picking the "Winners" and "Losers"
• Before the Fire: Creating a Defensible Home
  • Constructing a fire-resistive home
  • Landscaping and defensible space
  • Fire engine access issues
  • Year-round maintenance
• Pre-planning your Evacuation
  • Evacuation routes
  • "Important items"
  • Emergency supply kits
  • Designing a "Neighborhood Network" and phone tree
  • Planning for the transportation of large animals
  • Concerns for older adults or those who face physical challenges
• EVACUATE!
  • Before you go: Preparing your home
  • Putting your plan into action
  • What to expect on evacuation routes
  • Trapped! What to do if you're trapped at home, in your car, or on foot

Large wildfires are extremely unpredictable. Planning ahead is crucial for survival. To schedule this presentation, please contact Julie Taber at (858) 756-6008, or via email.