Emergency Preparedness: A Focus on Wildfire Prevention September is National Preparedness Month — a time to raise awareness about the importance of planning and readiness in the face of emergencies. In Irvine, wildfire prevention is a top priority, and the City continues to take proactive steps to protect residents, businesses, and open spaces from fire risk. Strengthening Infrastructure in Bommer Canyon In partnership with Southern California The GOAT of Wildfire Prevention In collaboration with Sage Environmental, more than 400 goats were brought to Turtle Ridge for weed abatement and fire mitigation across several acres of steep terrain in the Turtle Rock area. The goats worked seven days a week, with daytime supervision by herders. At night, they were secured in a gated and locked pen at the Sepulveda Vista Point trailhead, monitored by four trained Pyrenean guard dogs. Goats have proven to be an Severe Hazard Fire Maps The City has adopted the 2025 Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Map. The map was developed by Cal Fire using the latest climate data, fire history, topography, and wildfire modeling to classify areas as moderate, high, or very high fire hazard zones. Irvine has areas that are classified as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard zones. Residents are encouraged to explore the map at cityofirvine.org/firehazardmap .
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mitigation project in Bommer Canyon, enhancing fire safety while preserving Irvine's open space. The project was initiated in 2019 after an SCE crossarm failed resulting in a downed powerline that caused a quarter-acre fire in Bommer Canyon. The incident prompted City staff to partner with SCE to explore alternative power supply options for the open space, with the goal of de-energizing and removing overhead electrical infrastructure. By summer 2023, SCE completed the underground installation of power lines, and earlier this year, the final utility pole was removed. These critical upgrades and efforts help ensure minimal disruption to the environment. The City continues to work closely with SCE to ensure the wildfire mitigation plan for the open space is fully implemented.
Your Personal Wildfire Action Plan Emergency Preparedness is a shared responsibility. Follow these tips to ensure you are prepared before an emergency occurs. Ready Go Leave early in the event of an
Protect your home ahead of time by taking steps to mitigate wildfire risk. Set Prepare for an emergency by assembling a bag of important items that you would need in the event of an emergency. This includes clothes, medication, and other personal items. Develop a family emergency plan that details escape routes and reunification plans.
emergency. Avoid traffic congestion and other complications by evacuating at the earliest opportunity. In the event of an evacuation, all City of Irvine emergency shelters will have options available for pets. Residents are encouraged to sign up to receive emergency notifications at AlertOC.org . Visit ocfa.org/rsg or cityofirvine.org/prepare for more information on wildfire preparedness.
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