Wildfire and
Earthquake Preparedness

Wildfires and Earthquakes are an inevitable part of our natural world in California.  Since we can not prevent either one,  the best we can do is to be prepared for when they occur.
 
Altadena has experienced many fires over the years; our most recent, The Bobcat Fire (2020), The Station Fire (2009) and the Altadena/Sierra Madre fire (1993).

Be Aware!   Be Prepared!    Make a Plan!

CAL FIRE-READY FOR WILDFIRE

CREATING SUSTAINABLE DEFENSIBLE SPACE 
(ECO-APPROPRIATE HOMESCAPING FOR WILDFIRE RESILIENCE)

MAP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Map Your Neighborhood is a program meant to educate neighbors and prepare neighborhoods to be self-sufficient during a disaster.  

A disaster (opposed to an emergency) is a situation in which 911 and other public services are overwhelmed and unable to answer or respond to calls for help. Individuals and neighborhoods need to be prepared and able to help themselves and each other for days or weeks.  

Local program volunteers conduct meetings for neighborhood groups (generally 18 – 20 households) to provide information on how to prepare ahead of time, along with a step by step process to evaluate their homes & neighborhood after a disaster. This includes how to organize teams to deal with immediate needs, such as injuries, fire, and communications, and how to be self-sufficient to survive and recover more quickly.

We are fortunate to have a number of neighborhood organizers in the Canyon Crest Conservancy/Meadows area. They can provide you with a wealth of materials and resources to help you prepare. To find out who your block organizer is, contact MYN coordinator Jane Szabo at lunaart@earthlink.net

Map Your Neighborhood