Guides
Practical guides to wildfire alerts, evacuation, smoke and defensible space in California.
How to Sign Up for Wildfire Evacuation Alerts in California
California has no single statewide opt-in alert list. Here's how county alerts, Wireless Emergency Alerts and evacuation-zone tools work, and how to sign up for each.
Updated 2026-11-07Defensible Space Zones in California, Explained
California law requires up to 100 feet of defensible space in many areas. Here's what Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 mean and what to do in each.
Updated 2026-11-07Wildfire Evacuation Checklist for California Households
A printable go-bag and evacuation checklist based on CAL FIRE's Ready, Set, Go! program: what to pack, when to leave and what to do before you go.
Updated 2026-11-07Wildfire Smoke and the AQI: What Each Level Means and How to Protect Your Home
How to read the Air Quality Index during wildfire smoke, which maps to check, and practical ways to keep smoke out of your home.
Updated 2026-11-07Get the free wildfire evacuation checklist
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