Cupertino Ready, Set, Go: Be Prepared For Wildfires

Press release from the City of Cupertino:

August 21, 2020

Cupertino is in a very high fire hazard severity zone, and it is vital for residents to be prepared for wildfires.

The Santa Clara County Fire Department’s Ready, Set, Go program walks you through the steps you should take to ensure your home and family’s safety.

READY

• Create a three-zone defensible space by removing dead plants, grass, and weeds from your property
• Harden your home by using ember-resistant materials on your roof, windows, and deck

SET

• Have a wildfire action plan for your family, including exit routes, meeting locations, and a communications plan
• Prepare an emergency kit with essential items to grab and go when needed

GO

• Be ready, take action, and leave early for the best chance of surviving a wildfire
• If you get trapped inside your home, keep your family together and call 911 as soon as possible while keeping doors and windows closed and unlocked

View more details and instructions from the Santa Clara County Fire Department at www.sccfd.org/rsg.

This press release was produced by the City of Cupertino. The views expressed here are the author’s own.