Safety Resources

Access lifesaving safety resources to prepare your family for emergencies with essential information and tools for disaster preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness

Are you and your family prepared for a home emergency like a fire or natural disaster? Take the time now to review safety tips and facts, so you’ll know exactly what to do if a crisis strikes your home or community.

Wildfire Preparation

San Diego’s fire season is year-round. We continue to experience some of the driest periods in state history. It’s important that every resident prepare their home and their family for the possibility of a major fire. You can download a copy of your personal “Ready, Set, Go!” wildland fire action guide below. We hope you will read the guide and follow its advice.

Ready, Set, Go! – English

Ready, Set, Go! – Spanish

Home Fire Escape Plan

Smoke alarms provide the vital early warning needed to escape a home fire safely. However, fires can spread rapidly, giving you and your family just 1-2 minutes to get out once the alarm sounds. That’s why it’s crucial to have a practiced home fire escape plan. Download a plan template here and create one that accounts for every member of your household. Be sure to practice the plan at least twice a year to ensure everyone knows exactly what to do in an emergency.

9-1-1 Information

9-1-1 is the telephone number to call when you need immediate police, fire, lifeguard, or medical assistance. Do you know when to call 9-1-1? Do you know what to do when you reach a dispatcher?

Download a free “Help 9-1-1 Help You” below.

“Help 9-1-1 Help You” – English
“Help 9-1-1 Help You” – Spanish

Ready San Diego

Ready San Diego has resources to help you and your family prepare for (and recover from) everything from wildland fires to an earthquake and more.

Visit Ready San Diego for lifesaving resources, including how to receive safety alerts on your phone.

211 San Diego

211 San Diego works with County and other local resources to connect you, your family, and other residents to community-wide service organizations that focus on health, food, housing, disaster, veterans, and other specialized needs.

Visit 211 San Diego for more information.

Pets and Livestock Safety

Make sure pets and livestock are included in your family’s wildfire evacuation plan.

Download the livestock and pet disaster preparedness kit below.

Pet Fire Safety
Wildland Fire Safety for your Livestock and Pets

Campus Safety

College students should take the time to ensure their living spaces are fire-safe. This simple precaution can make a critical difference in keeping them safe throughout the school year.

Enhance your campus safety by downloading our comprehensive fire safety tips.

Visit the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department website for more safety education resources.