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June 1, 2026 · Safety Guide
California wildfire survival depends on early preparation. Have a go-bag ready, understand CAL FIRE's "Ready, Set, Go!" framework, and evacuate immediately when an order is issued using pre-planned primary and secondary routes.
The "Ready, Set, Go!" initiative emphasizes preparation. Ready involves creating defensible space and hardening your home. Set requires packing your bags and monitoring local alerts. Go means leaving early, even before an official order, if you feel unsafe.
According to Cal OES and CAL FIRE, an Evacuation Warning means there is a potential threat to life and property; you should prepare to leave, and those needing extra time must leave immediately. An Evacuation Order means there is an immediate threat to life; it is a lawful order to leave immediately, and the area is closed to public access.
Always wear 100% cotton or wool clothing, as synthetic fabrics can melt to your skin in intense heat. Wear long sleeves, long pants, heavy boots, and an N95 mask to protect your lungs from dangerous particulate matter.
The "Ready, Set, Go!" initiative emphasizes preparation. Ready involves creating defensible space and hardening your home. Set requires packing your bags and monitoring local alerts. Go means leaving early, even before an official order, if you feel unsafe.
According to Cal OES and CAL FIRE, an Evacuation Warning means there is a potential threat to life and property; you should prepare to leave, and those needing extra time must leave immediately. An Evacuation Order means there is an immediate threat to life; it is a lawful order to leave immediately, and the area is closed to public access.
Always wear 100% cotton or wool clothing, as synthetic fabrics can melt to your skin in intense heat. Wear long sleeves, long pants, heavy boots, and an N95 mask to protect your lungs from dangerous particulate matter.