Plan, Prepare & Protect

Emergencies can happen with little warning. Taking a few simple steps now can help you and your family stay informed, act quickly, and leave safely when needed.

Start by signing up for emergency alerts, creating and practicing a family evacuation plan, and reducing wildfire hazards around your home. Black Forest Fire Rescue offers resources to help you prepare and protect the people, pets, and places that matter most.

Explore the resources below to get started.

Emergency Alerts

Sign up for Peak Alerts to receive emergency notifications for your area.

Family Home Evacuation Plan

Create and practice a plan so your household knows what to do and where to go.

Wildfire Mitigation

Learn how to reduce wildfire risk around your home and property.