Preparedness Apps
Application | Description | Apple Link | Android Link | Web App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cruz Aware | Santa Cruz County’s official all-hazard alert system, replacing CodeRED. You can sign up to receive geo-targeted emergency notifications (wildfire evacuations, road closures, severe weather, etc.) via phone call, text, email, or the CruzAware mobile app. | |||
Genasys Protect | Genasys Protect uses your location on the website and in the app to offer you the most relevant information, but does not share that information with any outside companies. We will change this policy only if doing so can better protect the lives of community members. | |||
Pulsepoint | Connects to Central Fire District and Cal Fire dispatch feeds to notify you of nearby emergencies—including wildfires—in real time. Great for situational awareness and knowing when resources are being deployed near you. | |||
Watchduty | A volunteer-driven wildfire mapping and alert app providing real-time fire locations, evacuation zones, air-quality overlays, and shelter information across California (including Santa Cruz County). Updates are vetted by firefighters and first responders for speed and accuracy. |
Fire and Safety Resources
Have a plan to be prepared for Wildfire. https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/ Create your own personalized fire plan checklist here: https://plan.readyforwildfire.org/en/survey | ||
CruzAware represents a significant upgrade over the previous system, CodeRED, and introduces a range of enhanced features to ensure effective communication during both emergency and non-emergency situations. | ||
Get a high visibility street address sign for your home so fire fighters and other first responders can easily find your house day or night. | ||
This guide illustrates the importance of creating and maintaining Defensible Space and hardening your home. | ||
This Guide includes specific recommendations for how to retrofit existing components of a home to withstand wildfre. | ||
A Look at Issues and Resolutions A Report of Recommendations for Elected Officials, Policymakers and All Levels of Government, Tribal and Response Agencies | ||
Propane, LP Gas Tanks and Wildfires - How To Prepare | ||
Firewise USA® is a framework that helps neighbors work together in a community to reduce wildfire risk, through education and collaboration. |