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Wildfire Preparedness and Evacuation

In California, wildland fires are increasing and are more devastating than ever. This document from Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff will help you:

  • Prepare your home
  • Have a plan
  • Make a kit
  • Stay informed
  • Know your neighbors
Contra Costa wildfire preparedness guide with a hazard map, tips on preparing your home, planning, making a kit, staying informed, and community.
Wildfire preparedness guide for Contra Costa County, California. Includes tips on evacuation, planning, animal care, and staying informed.
Fire emergency terms: Fire Weather Watch, Red Flag Warning, Evacuation Warning/Order, Shelter-in-Place, Rescue and Recovery, Safety Zone.
Red Flag Warning guidelines: equipment use, campfire safety, vehicle maintenance, debris burning tips to prevent wildfires in California.
Tips for preparing home for wildfires: create defensible space in Zones 1 & 2, remove dead vegetation, use fire-resistant materials.
Emergency plan guide showing escape routes, meeting place, and preparation tips for home, family, and personal safety.
Emergency pet planning tips and kit essentials. Include, prepare, practice.
Checklist for an evacuation go bag: documents, food, water, first aid, mask, battery charger, pet supplies. Include essentials for each member.
Emergency alert info for Contra Costa County. Register at CWS, call 925-655-0111. Follow on Twitter. Call 9-1-1 or 2-1-1 for info.
Guide on community emergency planning: create defensible spaces, map resources, assist neighbors with disabilities, and identify safety zones.
Evacuation tips: leave early, take essentials, lock up, drive safely, avoid power lines, communicate safety, and visit readyforwildfire.org.
Evacuation tips for returning home safely. Includes a checklist, safety reminders, and a Red Cross "Safe and Well" program link.
The word "HELP" in bold, vertical orientation with a border and small text about visibility for responders.
Steps for preparing for a power outage during fire season: actions before, during, and after an outage for safety and preparedness.
Home Shelter-in-Place kit list for power outages, including essentials like water, food, flashlight, radio, first aid, and important documents.
Guide on preparing for earthquakes, covering actions before, during, and after. Includes safety tips and a "Drop, Cover, Hold On" diagram.
Contra Costa wildfire preparedness guide with a hazard map, tips on preparing your home, planning, making a kit, staying informed, and community.
Wildfire preparedness guide for Contra Costa County, California. Includes tips on evacuation, planning, animal care, and staying informed.
Fire emergency terms: Fire Weather Watch, Red Flag Warning, Evacuation Warning/Order, Shelter-in-Place, Rescue and Recovery, Safety Zone.
Red Flag Warning guidelines: equipment use, campfire safety, vehicle maintenance, debris burning tips to prevent wildfires in California.
Tips for preparing home for wildfires: create defensible space in Zones 1 & 2, remove dead vegetation, use fire-resistant materials.
Emergency plan guide showing escape routes, meeting place, and preparation tips for home, family, and personal safety.
Emergency pet planning tips and kit essentials. Include, prepare, practice.
Checklist for an evacuation go bag: documents, food, water, first aid, mask, battery charger, pet supplies. Include essentials for each member.
Emergency alert info for Contra Costa County. Register at CWS, call 925-655-0111. Follow on Twitter. Call 9-1-1 or 2-1-1 for info.
Guide on community emergency planning: create defensible spaces, map resources, assist neighbors with disabilities, and identify safety zones.
Evacuation tips: leave early, take essentials, lock up, drive safely, avoid power lines, communicate safety, and visit readyforwildfire.org.
Evacuation tips for returning home safely. Includes a checklist, safety reminders, and a Red Cross "Safe and Well" program link.
The word "HELP" in bold, vertical orientation with a border and small text about visibility for responders.
Steps for preparing for a power outage during fire season: actions before, during, and after an outage for safety and preparedness.
Home Shelter-in-Place kit list for power outages, including essentials like water, food, flashlight, radio, first aid, and important documents.
Guide on preparing for earthquakes, covering actions before, during, and after. Includes safety tips and a "Drop, Cover, Hold On" diagram.