Santa Clara County FireSafe Council

10/09/2026

Join the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council for How Alerts, Apps and Radios Can Help You Survive an Emergency Evacuation, featuring local wildfire preparedness advocates Peter Hertan and Rob Stump.

Discover how emergency alerts, smartphone apps, and two-way radios can help you:

✅ Stay informed during an emergency
✅ Understand evacuation warnings and alerts
✅ Communicate when traditional systems fail
✅ Make informed decisions to protect your family

Don't wait until you see smoke to make a plan!

📍 Register today! sccfiresafe.org/classes

10/07/2026

📎🔥 **Wildfire preparedness has entered The Office.**

When they tell you the shed, wood pile, patio furniture, and other combustibles shouldn’t be right next to the house…

**That’s what she shed.** 😏

But seriously, creating space between your home and things that can burn can make a difference during a wildfire.

🏠 Keep the area closest to your home clear
🌿 Remove dead vegetation and ladder fuels
🍂 Clean leaves and debris from roofs and gutters
🪵 Relocate combustible materials away from structures

**Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. Defensible Space.**

Michael would probably schedule a meeting about it. Dwight would already have his Zone 0 cleared. 😂🔥

10/01/2026

Have questions about shopping for home insurance in California? 🏠

Join United Policyholders for a Home Insurance Shopping Help Webinar featuring a panel of California insurance experts offering shopping guidance and strategies for staying protected in a challenging marketplace.

📅 Tuesday, October 6
🕛 12 p.m. PT
💻 Online webinar

Topics include non-renewals, the CA FAIR Plan, affordability, coverage, updates to California’s home insurance marketplace and more.

Register and pre-submit your questions at https://uphelp.org/oct6 https://uphelp.org/oct6.

09/30/2026

🎉 SB 973, the Wildfire County Coordinator Program Bill, was signed into law yesterday by Gavin Newsom!

We are not only an enthusiastic co-sponsor of this critically important bill, but we are proud to have launched and delivered the in partnership with CAL FIRE. Since its inception in 2021, Wildfire County Coordinators have brought partners together, advanced wildfire mitigation projects, and built the capacity needed to move beyond the planning stage to tactical implementation.

SB 973, co-sponsored by our incredible partner Megafire Action, codifies the program into state law, securing and building upon the successful model that has helped turn statewide wildfire strategy into on-the-ground action.

🔥 For years, the Wildfire County Coordinator Program has advanced wildfire prevention, preparedness, mitigation, evacuation planning, fuels reduction, home hardening, defensible space, public education, and recovery planning. The program ensures wildfire investments translate into meaningful and uniquely tailored local impact.

The permanence and expansion of the Wildfire County Coordinator Program with the signing of SB 973 ensures that Californians continue to feel the program’s impacts and Wildfire County Coordinators can deliver more effective and robust wildfire mitigation, resilience, and preparedness initiatives across the state.

🔗 Click the link to learn more about SB 973 and the Wildfire County Coordinator Program. https://cafiresafecouncil.org/sb-973/

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was authored by Senator Josh Becker and co-authored by Senator Henry Stern and Senator Ben Allen.

09/30/2026

As we get ready to close out , remember that taking action today can help protect your community from the devastating effects of wildfires.

The Firewise USA® program offers simple, effective steps to reduce wildfire risks and strengthen neighborhood resilience.

Apply now to become a Firewise community and be part of building a safer, more prepared future: https://bit.ly/419Vm8l

09/30/2026

🎬🔥 **Life moves pretty fast. Wildfire can too.**

Ferris may have taken the day off, but wildfire preparedness doesn’t. 😎

Take a little time to give your home the FireSafe treatment:

🌿 Clear vegetation and remove ladder fuels
🍂 Keep roofs and gutters clear
🏠 Move combustible materials away from your home
🔥 Create and maintain defensible space

Because if you don’t stop and look around once in a while… you might miss a few wildfire hazards. 😉

**Clear space. Safer homes. Brighter days.**

09/23/2026

We decided wildfire preparedness needed a little more personality.

Welcome to our new series, where we’re taking inspiration from some of your favorite movies and TV shows and giving them a FireSafe twist.

And obviously, we had to start with the Burn Book.

But this Burn Book isn’t about gossip—it’s calling out the things we really don’t want hanging around your home: ladder fuels, overgrown vegetation, dirty gutters, combustible materials, and other wildfire hazards.

Because some things deserve to get burned… just not your home.

Stay tuned to see what we recreate next!

09/15/2026

When a Red Flag Warning is issued, every minute matters.

Red Flag Warnings signal dangerous weather conditions that can contribute to extreme wildfire behavior. Monitor local alerts, follow guidance from emergency officials, and be prepared to act quickly if conditions change. Evacuating early before evacuation orders is recommended to avoid being trapped.

Understand what Red Flag Warnings mean and how to prepare:
https://www.firefightersonyourside.org/red-flag-warning



Cuando se emite una Advertencia de Bandera Roja, cada minuto cuenta.

Las Advertencias de Bandera Roja indican condiciones meteorológicas peligrosas que pueden contribuir a un comportamiento extremo de los incendios forestales. Monitoree las alertas locales, siga las instrucciones de los funcionarios de emergencia y esté preparado para actuar rápidamente si las condiciones cambian. Se recomienda evacuar temprano, antes de que se emitan las órdenes de evacuación, para evitar quedar atrapado.

Conozca qué significan las Advertencias de Bandera Roja y cómo prepararse:
https://www.firefightersonyourside.org/red-flag-warning



當紅旗警告發布時，每一分鐘都至關重要。
紅旗警告代表天氣條件危險，可能導致野火迅速蔓延。請留意當地警報，遵循緊急救援單位的指示，並在情況有變時做好快速行動的準備。建議在發布撤離令前提早撤離，避免受困。
瞭解更多紅旗警告資訊及防災準備：
https://www.firefightersonyourside.org/red-flag-warning

09/11/2026

25 Years. We Remember.

Twenty-five years have passed since September 11, 2001, but the memory of that day remains with us.

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the families forever changed, and a nation that came together in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

May we continue to honor their memory through unity, compassion, and service to our communities.

25 years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/04/2026

FYI - Registration opens September 8!

Register at sccfiresafe.org/chipping

You’ve done the work to clear dry brush and build defensible space around your home – now register for the fall Community Chipping Program!

Registration for this free program opens September 8, and is brought to you by the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council with funding support from SCCFD.

What’s included:

* Free curbside chipping

* Drop-off depot locations in some areas

* Up to 100 cubic yards per household are allowed

Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, so mark your calendar!

Register at: sccfiresafe.org

To learn more about how you can prepare your home to be more resilient to wildfire during National Preparedness Month, visit sccfd.org/rsg.