The Los Angeles County Fire Dept. has launched an updated Ready! Set! Go! Program to assist residents living in wildfire-prone areas. The program features a 16-page Personal Wildfire Action Plan as well as a step-by-step video guide to teach residents how to create defensible space and safeguard their homes to make them ore fire-resistant.

The program is separated into three areas: Ready – Create and maintain defensible space and harden your home against flying embers. Set – Prepare your family and home ahead of time for the possibility of having to evacuate. Go – Take the evacuation steps necessary to give your family and home the best chance of surviving a wildfire.

In August 2018, there were at least 13 active wildfires across California. Traditionally the fire season in California began in October; however, fire season is now year-round.

The Ready! Set! Go! Program includes safety tips for all seasons. For a look at the new version of the wildfire action plan, visit www.fire.lacounty.gov.