Wildfire & Emergency Preparedness 1 article

Preparing for emergencies in California means accounting for wildfires, earthquakes, floods, extreme heat, and other hazards before they threaten lives or property. Evacuation plans, warnings, household supplies, safer buildings, insurance, and community response systems each address a different stage of risk. Recovery begins after the immediate danger has passed. The practical test of preparedness is whether households and institutions can act when routine systems fail.