San Mateo County is hosting an event on April 26 to help residents learn how to protect their homes during a wildfire.
The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive in San Mateo. The free event is open to anyone who lives, works or visits the county.
The county said in a press release that its goal is to provide residents with small, actionable steps to reduce wildfire risk and better protect their homes.
“We can’t always stop wildfires from starting,” said Dr. Shruti Dhapodkar, director of the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management, in the release. “But we can prepare for them by reducing the risk to our properties and families if we take steps now.”
The event will feature presentations, preparedness tips, and resources from local agencies and fire professionals. Attendees can learn how to create a defensible space, pack an emergency “go bag,” sign up for emergency and severe weather alerts, and understand California’s updated fire hazard severity zone maps, identifying areas with moderate to very high wildfire risk.
The event will also include firsthand accounts from residents who have experienced wildfires, including what they found most helpful in preparing and responding.
