On May 14th, 2024, the City of Scotts Valley organized a comprehensive Wildfire Preparedness Event at the Performance Arts Center. The event was an invaluable opportunity for local residents to gain insights from a panel of experts, including speakers from Scotts Valley Fire, Cal Fire, FireWise, and representatives from the insurance industry. Attendees had the chance to delve into a range of critical wildfire preparedness topics, from evacuation planning to fire mitigation strategies. Presentations from the event are available for download, along with direct links to relevant applications and additional information for those who could or couldn’t attend.

Presentations

Important Applications and Information

Please click on the links below for additional information or to download the associated applications.

  • CruzAware
    • (Reverse 911)
  • Genasys Project
    • (Evacuation Zones)
  • S.A.F.E.R 
    • (Situational Awareness for Emergency Response). This online platform provides real-time updates on road closures, evacuations, and wildfire activity
  • Pulse Point

    • Real-time information about incident types occurring locally and throughout the county.

  • Watch duty
    • Real-time Wildfire Map & Alerts. Monitor or receive notifications about the status and conditions on the ground as they change.
  • Community Connect
    • Allows District residents to share information about their homes with the Scotts Valley Fire District through a secure online platform. 
  • Alert California
    • Live Wildfire cameras locally and throughout the state. 
  • Scanrad.io
    • Live and playback recordings of radio traffic for fire agencies