You Can Be a Fire Safe Hero — Join Our Volunteer Team. Submitted by Dave Mason Want to Make a Difference in Scripps Ranch? Now’s the Time! The Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council is powered by dedicated volunteers — neighbors helping neighbors stay informed, prepared, and safe. And right now, we’re looking for new team…

“Neighbors Helping Neighbors Stay Safe” The Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council sends a big thank you to the Scripps Ranch Civic Association for another unforgettable 4th of July Parade! We were honored to march alongside so many of you and proud to represent fire safety in our community. July Spotlight: Stay Ready as Fire Season…

News from Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council -June 2025 Help Protect Scripps Ranch — Join the Fire Safe Council Dear Neighbor, Nearly 23 years ago, the Cedar Fire changed our community forever. On October 26, 2003, 312 homes in Scripps Ranch were destroyed as flames surged toward our canyon—stopped only 70 feet from entering. It…

Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council Thanks United Policyholders for Championing WildfireSurvivors’ Rights Dear Neighbors,The Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council is proud to recognize and thank our longtime partner,United Policyholders (UP), for their tireless advocacy on behalf of wildfire survivors acrossCalifornia.UP is currently leading efforts to support Senate Bill 495 (SB 495), introduced by Senator BenAllen—a…

News from Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council – May 2025 Wildfire Risk Is Year-Round The risk of wildfires doesn’t stop with the seasons—it’s a year-round threat. To help the you prepare, the Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council is hosting an Open House on Saturday, May 17th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Fire Station…

News from Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council – March 2025 (Submitted by Dave Mason, SRFSC) While we saw some rain in February, and we may see more this month, it may not be enough to significantly reduce the fire risk in our community. It’s important to stay prepared as fire danger remains a concern. The…

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: •…