The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, CAL FIRE, has a new application for smart phones that provides wildfire alerts. After downloading Ready for Wildfire users can sign-up for customized alerts that will send a text or a push notification to their device when CAL FIRE is responding or assisting at a wildfire in their area. Additionally, users can set up alerts for single counties, multiple counties, or statewide. If traveling, the app lets them enable an alert system when a wildfire is reported within 30 miles of their device.
The Ready for Wildfire app also gives homeowners tips for creating defensible space, hardening their homes with fire-resistant construction, assembling an emergency supply kit, and creating a family communication and evacuation plan.
“One of the many benefits of our new Ready for Wildfire app is the timely and accurate information it provides to residents about a wildfire in their area,” said Chief Ken Pimlott, CAL FIRE director and California’s state forester. “I am excited about this new valuable tool that will provide early alerts to the public to help ensure their safety.” To download the app, visit the App Store or the Google Play Store – search for CAL FIRE and install.
For more information visit ReadyForWildfire.org
I would like to have Cal-fire app on my smartphone.
Please advise me of fire alerts on both my phone and email. I live in Warner Springs and travel to Escondido often on SR 76 and travel to Temecula on SR 79. Please let me know if I have to do something else to register for smart phone alerts; I do not twitter.
The way it works is, you have to install the application (app) on a smart phone, then you can configure it to alert you when a wildfire is reported in your chosen zip code or within 30 miles of you.