Downloads and Resources
Printable guides, checklists, and reference materials to support your emergency preparedness.
Getting Started
New to emergency preparedness? Start here.
Emergency Preparedness Jump Start
The 3 most important first steps: register for alerts, create a plan, get a go-bag
Emergency Preparedness — The Checklist
Track your progress with this comprehensive preparedness checklist
WPV-Ready and WPV-CERT — An Introduction
Overview of our preparedness and emergency response programs
Planning and Basics
Detailed guides on each core preparedness topic.
Basics of Preparedness — Stay Informed
Emergency alert registration, evacuation zones, and emergency broadcasting
Basics of Preparedness — Emergency Food and Water
Water storage, purification methods, and food selection for emergencies
Are Your Emergency Food Supplies Right for You?
Dietary considerations for emergency food provisions
Basics of Preparedness — First Aid
Training emphasis and kit preparation for emergency medical response
Basics of Preparedness — Evacuation
Strategies for leaving your neighborhood safely during emergencies
Ready.gov Family Emergency Plan
Printable template from FEMA for creating your family emergency plan
Red Cross Family Disaster Plan
Comprehensive planning guide with worksheets
Community Organizing
Resources for neighborhood leaders and community organizers.
Wildfire and Firewise
Wildfire preparedness brochures, Firewise application materials, and home hardening guides.
Firewise Jump Start
Quick introduction to the Firewise USA application process
Firewise Application Details
Information for creating your login on the Firewise Portal
Firewise Community Assessment Template
Template for assessing wildfire risk in your community
Time/Expense Investment Examples
Sample time and expense records for Firewise reporting
Educational Outreach Ideas
Ideas for community wildfire education and outreach activities
California 3-Year Action Plan Template
Required template for California Firewise communities (Word document)
10 Reasons to Become a Firewise Community
Cal Fire and California State Fire Marshal publication
External Wildfire Resources
Brochures and guides from Cal Fire, Fire Safe Council, and IBHS.
Wildfire is Coming, Are You Ready?
Cal Fire guide to wildfire preparation
Wildfire is Coming, Are You Set?
Cal Fire guide to evacuation planning
Wildfire is Coming, Are You Ready to Go!
Cal Fire guide to evacuation action
Home Hardening Brochure
California Fire Safe Council guide to fire-resistant home improvements
Defensible Space Brochure
California Fire Safe Council guide to creating defensible space
Homeowner's Checklist
Cal Fire guide to home hardening for wildfire