Fire Season Is Now 12 Months A Year! Submitted by Dave Mason Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council Spring is on the way to Scripps Ranch -and soon we’ll be gazing at the clear blue sky But, many of us can’t help but wonder, “Are we next?” The horrific fires in Los Angeles, now less than…
DON’T BE SCARED, BE PREPARED. While we write this, San Diego County is under a severe fire threat. Los Angeles has been affected by no less than SIX wildfires, and California has dispatched an additional 110 fire units to Southern California to battle these-and any other events that break out. Now is the time to…
PREPARING FOR FIRE RISKS and AVOIDING SCAMS. • STAY INFORMED: You will be advised potential evacuations as early as possible. Listen to loaca radio or TV for update from authorities. • OFFICIALS DECIDE: Fire officials decide when and where to evacuate based on the fire wind and terrain. • LAW ENFORCEMENT ROLE: Police enforce evacuation…
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 home preparedness tips to help you be prepared for a disaster of any type: •…
Please Be Safe-and Fire Safe We’re in the midst of fire season, so it’s crucial to be vigilant about anything that could spark a fire, like improper use of power equipment. Avoid using mechanical equipment late in the day, as even a small spark could start a fire. It’s also a good time to ensure…
It was a great day at Oaks North for the 2024 “Play to Protect” tournament. Congratulations to the winners!
WILDFIRE REALITY CHECK The 2024 wildfire season has already been severe, with significant fires in Northern California, the Pacific Northwest and Canada. The Park Fire has burned over 380,000 acres, and Oregon’s Durkee Fire has scorched more than 280,000 acres. In Alberta, huge wildfires destroyed up to half of the historic town of Jasper, forcing…
August 2024 Newsletter First of all, thank you to all the residents who stopped by our Open House at Sta. 37 last month. It was a great turn out and we hope you learned a few things and got some good advice. Also thank you for the warm reception at the 4th of July parade….
July Newsletter 2024 We had a great turnout at Sta. 37 on May 18th. Thank you to all who came by. We look forward to another one in October. Lots of good information was passed out. Here are some of the items discussed and to think about Disasters don’t Plan Ahead – BUT YOU CAN!!…
June Newsletter 2024 TAKE RESPONSIBILITY….Learn the facts and protect your home and family by creating defensible space. I know we have been talking about this on a regular basis, but IT’S A FACT. There are simple things you can do to help protect your home from wildfires and in the past we have given you…