See Wildfire Resiliency Work First-Hand at Wildfire Preparedness Week Event in Santa Barbara County

Prepare Today, Protect Tomorrow: Your Role in California’s Wildfire Safety 

Wildfire Preparedness Week is May 3 – 9, 2026. CAL FIRE and its partner agencies  are organizing events statewide to spotlight how responders are gearing up for wildfire season and to  encourage communities to take proactive steps toward their own resilience and preparedness.  

Join CAL FIRE and several other local and statewide partners during Wildfire Preparedness Week 2026 for this special event showcasing community wildfire resilience. This event will feature real-life examples of how  Californians can make their communities more resilient. 

As California faces the growing threat of year-round wildfires, this event highlights the importance of  proactive planning and collaboration. Come see how these efforts are making the region safer and find out  how you can get involved in building a more fire-resilient future. 

Who: 
CAL FIRE will be joined by leaders from local and statewide partners. 

What: 
Join CAL FIRE and several other local and statewide partners during Wildfire Preparedness Week 2026 for  this special event showcasing community wildfire resilience. This event highlight fuels reduction and wildfire  resilience work in Lompoc including active demonstrations. As California faces the growing threat of year round wildfires, this event highlights the importance of proactive planning and collaboration. Come see how  these efforts are making the region safer and find out how you can get involved in building a more fire resilient future. 

When/Where: 
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. 
Cabrillo High School 
4350 Constellation Road, Lompoc, CA 93436 

To learn more about wildfire safety and preparedness, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org. CAL FIRE continues  to encourage Californians to access the Ready for Wildfire web-based app that includes local alerts, checklists for preparedness, evacuation plans, and other kits.

To download the free app, visit  https://plan.readyforwildfire.org/.