You'll hear from experts representing:

• Fire Safe Council of Santa Cruz County

• CAL FIRE

• Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County

• Scotts Valley Fire District

• Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County

• Scotts Valley Police Department

• United Policyholders

After finding himself alone in an unreported wildfire in the woodlands of California, John Mills decided to take matters into his own hands. 

Hear the incredible story of how he rallied fire survivors and retired first responders to create Watch Duty, the nonprofit emergency alert system that’s beating official government warnings and buying people precious minutes to escape danger. 

In this 1.25 hour presentation, viewers will learn:

• Background of Santa Clara County Fire Dept and CAL Fire areas

• Learn more about the WUI (Wildland Urban Interface)

• Red Flag Warnings

• The Ready, Set, Go program - which includes:

• Hardening your home and the surrounding area against fire

• Prepare your family to evauate and what to pack and have ready

• Evacuation information

What the New Zone 0 Rules Would Require:

●       PHASE 1 (Implemented within the first 3 years): Includes removing combustible items such as firewood, dead leaves and branches, mulch, and wood chips within 5 feet of the structure. Cleaning gutters, removing dead and dying plants, trimming trees according to regulations, and implementing or adjusting for allowable vegetation during this time period.

●      PHASE 2 (Implemented within 5 years, with the exact timeline to be decided by local jurisdictions): Local jurisdictions will assign a timeline, within 5 years of the effective date of the regulations, for the creation of an under-eave safety zone, replacing combustible gates, and making any necessary adjustments to sheds and fencing.