Wildfire Preparedness, Safety: Tips From Contra Costa County

Press release from the Contra Costa County Government:

WALNUT CREEK, CA —Stay prepared for wildfires and potential power outages. Tips include knowing how to manually open your garage door, parking your car in the direction you want to leave in, and evacuating when an order is issued for your safety.

For information about power outages, see the PG&E website. Find PG&E address lookup and outage map. See ways to prepare for an outage. For PG&E language assistance, visit its website or call 1-866-743-6589.

Fire officials urge prevention and caution during a high wildfire danger season across Contra Costa County. Con Fire and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office have published a guide for County residents to help prepare themselves, their families, and neighbors in the event of a wildfire.

View and download Contra Costa County Residents Guide to Wildfire Preparedness & Evacuation (PDF) and Guide to Wildfire Preparedness & Evacuation in Spanish (PDF).

Power outages may occur during fire season and high heat. You can Prepare For A Power Outage (PDF)or in Spanish Preparándose Para Un Apagón (PDF). Update your contact information with PG&E to ensure notifications of outages.

Register to get emergency alerts via cellphone, email, or landline with the Contra Costa Community Warning System (CWS).

Learn about Defensible Space Self-Assessment. See information about weed abatement and defensible space. Visit Contra Costa County Fire Protection District at www.cccfpd.org.

This press release was produced by the Contra Costa County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.