Residents living in wildfire-prone areas are being encouraged to create and maintain defensible space, harden their homes, and update their family’s Ready! Set! Go! The Los Angeles County Fire Department

Channel 1 Los Angeles

5/7/2021

This week marks California’s annual “Wildfire Preparedness Week.” 

To emphasize the critical importance of making sure families and homes are prepared for wildfires, the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) will host a news conference with local, State, and federal leaders to remind residents about the Ready! Set! Go! public education campaign.

With current drought conditions and below-average rainfall to date, forecasters predict yet another challenging summer and fall.  Additionally, live fuel moistures are steadily declining below the historical average, increasing the threat for wildfires.

Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby

Acting Assistant Fire Chief Drew Smith

CAL Fire Director/Fire Chief Thom Porter

Ventura County Fire Chief Mark Lorenzen

U.S. Forest Service Acting Deputy Director Robert Garcia

California State Senator Henry Stern