FIRE WON’T WAIT. PLAN YOUR ESCAPE: This is the theme for Fire Prevention week October 9 – 15, 2022 reinforcing the critical importance of developing a home escape plan with all members of the household and practicing it regularly. In addition, this October represents the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, the nation’s longest running…
Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council is looking forward to 2022 with what we think are exciting innovations for the new year. In 2013, we unveiled a printed evacuation plan for Scripps Ranch to use in the event of our next wildfire. It’s available now at srfiresafe.org/information. In 2022, we’re taking this information and putting it…
We are experiencing a very dry year this year. Therefore it is crucial that we pay attention to our bad habits regarding fuel mitigation around our homes, over which we have control. Please pay attention to your surroundings in order to protect your homes and your neighbors’ homes! We at Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council…
If you look up the definition of fear, there are thousands of definitions. The best way to dispel fear is to be prepared, do everything you can to be prepared for whatever it is you fear. Here are 10 additional home preparedness tips to help you be prepared for a disaster of any type: –…
BE PREPARED – oh wait, haven’t we hear that before? IT’S FIRE SEASON – oh wait, we’ve heard that before also, only difference now is that fire season has been declared year round. Which takes us back to BE PREPARED! As I drive around our community I see so many things that make me concerned:…
We all know over the past year SDG&E has had to declare Public Safety Power Shutoffs for various reasons, primarily related to potential fire hazards. But they also offer some assistance for certain things during these times for example, if you have a medical device that requires power and fit other criteria, it may be…
Help us clean up our wonderful community. I hope this finds you all safe and sane. It’s a difficult time to get things done for sure. However, that said, the Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council has some projects in the works. One we would like your help on. We are hoping in the next several…