Wildfire Preparedness

The first step in wildfire preparedness is creating a defensible space around your home. A defensible space consist of three landscaping zones that can evade the danger of a wildfire from spreading onto your property. For more information on how to establish a defensible space click here.

In the event of an evacuation you will need to leave immediatley. Before a wildfire hits our District make sure to put together and emergency supply kit, this kit should contain:

Water- 1 gallon per person per day (3 day supply)
Ready- to-eat food (3 day supply)
Prescription and non-prescription medication
Dust mask or cotton t-shirt to filter air
A complete change of clothes, including sturdy shoes
Toiletries
Important documents-(Insurance policies, ID, Bank accounts, Passport)

For a comprehensive Emergency Supply Kit download this list:

Evacuation Checklist.pdf

Para obtener el Kit de Emergencia en Español, haga clic abajo:

2023 Evacuation Checklist (S).pdf

May contain: backpack, water, face mask, clothes, paper, pill bottle, food

Just like you, your pet needs an emergency supply kit. This should include:

Vaccination records
Medications
Special needs documentation
Copies of ownership records
Microchip paperwork
Leash, harness, and collars
Photos with your pet
Pet food, treats, and water

For a comprehensive Pet Emergency Supply Kit download this list:

Pet Evacuation Checklist (E).pdf

Para obtener el Kit de Emergencia para Mascotas en Español, haga clic abajo:

Pet Evacuation Checklist (S).pdf

Website Accessibility Policy

North County Fire Protection District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, North County Fire Protection District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (760) 723-2005

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

North County Fire Protection District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, North County Fire Protection District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (760) 723-2005.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.