Resource Library
Wildfire information can quickly become overwhelming.
We’ve selected a small collection of practical guides and trusted resources to help you find reliable information without having to search through dozens of websites.
Looking for the basics of wildfire protection?
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GOH Firewise Guide: The 30-Minute Wildfire Walkaround
Take it outside and use it to identify possible wildfire vulnerabilities around your home and property.
We will provide more GOH Firewise guides and checklists as we develop them.
Emergency Alerts & Evacuation
Sign up for alerts, know your evacuation zone, prepare Go Bags, and learn what to do before and during a wildfire.
This is the best single starting point because it brings together family planning, Go Bags, pre-evacuation preparation, animal evacuation, and what to do when it is time to leave.
Defensible Space
Learn what to do in each defensible-space zone to reduce wildfire risk around your home.
This explains Zones 0, 1, and 2, vegetation management, plant spacing, slope considerations, and current California guidance. Watch the Home Hardening Demonstration Burn video to get a clear understanding of why following the recommendations is so important.
Home Hardening
Discover practical ways to make your home more resistant to embers, radiant heat, and flames.
This covers the major vulnerable areas of a home, including roofs, vents, windows, siding, decks, eaves, gutters, chimneys, and water supply. Check out the affordable retrofitting options for low-cost ideas. Do the Ready for Wildfire Self-Assessment to see where you stand now and what you can do to improve your readiness.
Fire-Resilient Landscaping
Choose, place, and maintain plants in ways that can help reduce wildfire risk while enhancing your landscape. What plants can I think about choosing and how can I maintain them are questions we all have on our minds. This resource is a great place to start, and it points you to other resources for further tips.