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How To Create a Wildfire Action Plan
Your Wildfire Action Plan must be prepared and made familiar to all members of your household well in advance of a wildfire. Use the checklist below to help create your plan. Each family’s plan will be different, depending on a variety of issues, needs, and...
How To Assemble an Emergency Supply Kit
The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management has created a helpful video for creating go bags for the whole family. Watch the video and read on for a detailed checklist! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wf7zQktwpQ Put together your emergency supply kit long...
CAL FIRE Business & Workforce Development Grant For Resilient Forests, Due 3/8
The Wood Products and Bioenergy Team (Wood Products) is part of CAL FIRE’s Climate and Energy Program. Wood Products awards funding for California business and workforce development projects that support healthy resilient forests and the people and ecosystems that...
Residential Generator Safety Guidelines & Maintenance
Disclaimer: This list was written and compiled by Carl Wahl from multiple sourcesbetween 8/2019 and 2/2022, plus input from Stuart Tom. Still, the below should notbe considered as a comprehensive list. This list covers both portable and standby generators. A number of...
Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Maintenance
Replace or service an extinguisher right away if it's been used (to any degree) or ifyou notice any of the following: The hose or nozzle is cracked, ripped, or blocked with debris. The metal locking pin on the handle is missing or if the safety seal is missing/not...
Torch: Solar-Powered Outdoor Sensors Spot Wildfires
If this thing works as advertised, it could be a lifesaver for Sonoma County residents. Torch is a cutting-edge fire detection system developed to help protect properties and the environment from the devastating effects of wildfires. Torch's innovative...