Everything You Need to Stay Ready Before, During, and After a Wildfire
California continues to face larger, more intense wildfires with devastating impacts on our communities. According to FEMA, individuals with wildfire preparedness awareness are five times more likely to take protective actions than those without it. Being informed and prepared is one of the most important things we can do to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.
That’s why I’m working to increase access to wildfire preparedness resources across Assembly District 28. Familiarize yourself with the available resources and tips below, and sign up for my newsletter to learn about upcoming events.
🔥 Year-Round Wildfire Preparedness Resources
Emergency Alerts & Evacuation Zones
- Santa Clara County Alerts: AlertSCC
- Santa Clara County Evacuation Zones: Check Your Zone
- Santa Cruz County Alerts: CruzAware
- Santa Cruz County Evacuation Zones: Know Your Zone
- Nixle: Text your ZIP code to 888777
- Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): Enabled on most mobile phones
CAL FIRE & Fire Updates
Air Quality + Weather
- AirNow – Check real-time air quality during wildfires
- National Weather Service – Search fire weather alerts by ZIP code
Home Hardening & Fire Safety
Insurance Help
- California Department of Insurance or call (800) 927-4357
- Home Insurance Finder Tool
Prepare a Go-Bag
- Keep a lightweight, grab-and-go emergency kit for each family member
- Include food, water, meds, phone charger, flashlight, ID copies, extra clothes, and pet supplies.
- Download the Go-Bag checklist
Create a Wildfire Action Plan
Past Community Events & Webinars
📺 Home-Hardening & Wildfire Preparedness in Santa Cruz County
Community Event with the City of Scotts Valley and Fire Safe Santa Clara County
The Fire Safe Council of Santa Cruz County, CAL FIRE, Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley Fire District, Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley Police Department, and United Policyholders cover practical strategies for reducing wildfire risk, including home hardening, defensible space, family preparedness, evacuation planning, and community resources.
Hosted on April 30, 2026.
📺 Wildfire-Related Insurance Information
Wildfire Insurance Webinar with Commissioner Ricardo Lara
CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is joined by Amy Bach of United Policyholders for a live webinar covering wildfire-related insurance challenges, how to avoid scams, and key homeowner resources.
Hosted on April 8, 2025
📺 Wildfire Home-Hardening Town Hall in Santa Clara County
Wildfire Home-Hardening Town Hall with Councilmember George Casey
Santa Clara County Fire, the San Jose Fire Department, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, UC ANR Fire Network, and Santa Clara County FireSafe Council provided fire safety information of relevance to Santa Clara County.
Hosted on May 15, 2025
📞 Have Questions?
Staying informed and prepared is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your home. If you have questions or need help navigating any of these resources, please don’t hesitate to contact one of my district offices:
📍 San Jose: (408) 264-2848
📍 Santa Cruz: (831) 425-1503
Together, we can protect our homes, families, and future.