SCC Wildfire Preparedness Workshop Planned This Weekend

LOS GATOS, CA — Saturday is Wildfire Preparedness Day, and residents of Santa Clara County will have a chance to get some expert advice on how to guard their homes against natural disasters, evacuate in case of a fire, and navigate the insurance market.

The weekend workshop is the first in a series and will cover evacuation planning and readiness, ways to make properties more resilient and methods to receive important emergency alerts.

"We're pleased to offer community members this wildfire preparedness workshop on such a significant day," said Hector Estrada, deputy fire chief. "With fire season on the horizon, the time to prepare for wildfire is now, and I hope the community will join us to learn how."

The two-hour workshop will also touch on properties located within the wildland urban interface (WUI), including buying and selling homes under Assembly Bill 38. The state Department of Insurance will also send a representative to answer questions from property owners struggling to insure their homes.

Wildfire Preparedness Workshop

• Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
• Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Location: Pavilion @ Redwood Estates (21450 Madrone Drive, Los Gatos)
• More information is available online.

Residents can learn more and register for the workshop on the fire department's website. A pair of evening workshops are scheduled May 8 in the Los Altos Hills and May 16 in Saratoga.