Everything You Need to Stay Ready Before, During, and After a Wildfire
California continues to experience larger, more destructive wildfires each year. According to FEMA, individuals who are informed about wildfire risks are five times more likely to take protective action.
That’s why I’m committed to making wildfire preparedness tools, alerts, and safety guidance more accessible to all residents across Assembly District 28, including Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties.
🔥 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
📺 Recorded Wildfire-Related Insurance Event
Wildfire Insurance Webinar with Commissioner Ricardo Lara
I hosted a live webinar with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Amy Bach of United Policyholders. Topics included wildfire-related insurance challenges, how to avoid scams, and key homeowner resources.
📺 Wildfire Home-Hardening Town Hall
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 helped us bring fire safety information to Santa Clara County! Stay tuned for a Santa Cruz County presentation soon.
🔗 Watch the Town Hall recording
Community Info
- Stay informed via trusted local TV, radio, or newspaper outlets
- Join neighborhood groups (e.g., Facebook, Nextdoor) – but always verify info with official sources
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
Identify Safe Zones Ahead of Time
- Know what to do if trapped inside your home, car, or outside during a wildfire.
Special Assistance Resources
- Listos California – Disability & Senior Preparedness
Local Fire Safe Councils
Create a Wildfire Action Plan
📞 Have Questions?
Preparation saves lives. If you need help navigating any of these resources, please get in touch with my district offices:
📍 San Jose: (408) 264-2848
📍 Santa Cruz: (831) 425-1503
Together, we can protect our homes, families, and future.