Santa Clarita Valley
Residents
Emergency Preparedness Guide
A free 35-page printable guide built by a LAFD Fire Captain's family right here in Santa Clarita. Wildfire ready. Earthquake ready. Family ready.
★ Download The Free Guide ★Free · No Email Required · Print & Share
Built By A Fire Family.
Made For Yours.
We live in Santa Clarita too. Our family has watched the Hughes Fire, Tick Fire, Sand Fire, and Rye Fire threaten our neighbors — and we know wildfire isn't if, it's when.
My husband is a LAFD Fire Captain with 20+ years of service. Every Red Flag Warning, every smoke plume on the horizon, our family has the same conversation: are we ready? We built this guide for the families who haven't had that conversation yet — and the families who want to be more ready than we were last year.
This is everything we've learned from real calls, real evacuations, and real recovery. It's free because preparedness shouldn't be a luxury — it should be a baseline. Print it. Fill it out. Keep it in a binder near your go-bag. Share it with every family on your block.
What's Inside The Guide
Real preparedness for real Santa Clarita families — covering wildfire, earthquake, and everything in between.
10-Minute Evacuation
A minute-by-minute checklist of exactly what to grab and what to do when seconds matter.
Complete Go-Bag List
Everything you need packed and ready BEFORE fire season starts — for every family member and pet.
Home Hardening Guide
What to plant, build, and remove around your home to give it the best chance against wildfire embers.
Pet Evacuation Plan
Because furry family members need a plan too — carriers, food, meds, vet records, and emergency contacts.
Inside-The-Home Fire Safety
A real call from our captain — and how a five-minute walkthrough could have prevented a multi-unit condo fire.
SCV Earthquake Prep
Drop · Cover · Hold On · plus the SCV-specific fault info every family should know.
Special Needs & Medical
Planning for family members with oxygen, insulin, mobility, or cognitive needs — including SCE Medical Baseline.
Check On Your Neighbors
Who needs help, how to make a pet rescue plan with your block, and small acts that help firefighters.
SCV Local Resources
Genasys Protect, Alert LA County, Watch Duty, and every Santa Clarita-specific number you need before fire season.
...plus 24 more checklists, worksheets, and family resources.
Ready To Protect Your Family?
Print all 35 pages and keep them in a binder near your go-bag. It's free, forever.
★ Download The Free Guide ★If You Live In Fire Country, You Need This.
Uniform Families Foundation
Uniform Families Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving uniformed families in Santa Clarita and beyond. We exist to make sure the families who serve our community have the resources, support, and community they need — and that the community they protect is just as prepared as they are.
This guide is free because preparedness shouldn't have a price tag. If it helps your family, please share it with another family who needs it.
Common Questions
Is this really free?
Yes — 100% free, no email required, no paywall, no upsells. We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and this is our gift to the Santa Clarita community.
Can I share it with friends and family?
Yes please! The whole point is to get this into as many SCV households as possible. Share the link, print extras for your neighbors, post it in your community group. The more families that have it, the safer our community is.
Can I print it?
Absolutely — it's designed to be printed. We recommend printing all 35 pages, putting them in a 3-ring binder, and keeping it near your go-bag. Many of the worksheets are fillable so you can write in your family's specific information.
Who created this guide?
A LAFD Fire Captain's family right here in Santa Clarita Valley. The content reflects 20+ years of fire service experience, real call stories, and lessons learned from the Hughes, Tick, Sand, and Rye Fires.
How can I support the Foundation?
The best way to support us is to share this guide with another family. If you'd like to support the Foundation financially, donations help us create more free resources for uniformed families and the communities they serve. Contact us through this site to learn more.
Print. Fill.
Protect Your Family.
The best time to prepare was before the last fire. The second best time is right now.
★ Download The Free Guide ★35 Pages · 33 Checklists · 100% Free
Santa Clarita Valley
Residents
Emergency Preparedness Guide
A free 35-page printable guide built by a LAFD Fire Captain's family right here in Santa Clarita. Wildfire ready. Earthquake ready. Family ready.
★ Download The Free Guide ★Free · No Email Required · Print & Share
Built By A Fire Family.
Made For Yours.
We live in Santa Clarita too. Our family has watched the Hughes Fire, Tick Fire, Sand Fire, and Rye Fire threaten our neighbors — and we know wildfire isn't if, it's when.
My husband is a LAFD Fire Captain with 20+ years of service. Every Red Flag Warning, every smoke plume on the horizon, our family has the same conversation: are we ready? We built this guide for the families who haven't had that conversation yet — and the families who want to be more ready than we were last year.
This is everything we've learned from real calls, real evacuations, and real recovery. It's free because preparedness shouldn't be a luxury — it should be a baseline. Print it. Fill it out. Keep it in a binder near your go-bag. Share it with every family on your block.
What's Inside The Guide
Real preparedness for real Santa Clarita families — covering wildfire, earthquake, and everything in between.
10-Minute Evacuation
A minute-by-minute checklist of exactly what to grab and what to do when seconds matter.
Complete Go-Bag List
Everything you need packed and ready BEFORE fire season starts — for every family member and pet.
Home Hardening Guide
What to plant, build, and remove around your home to give it the best chance against wildfire embers.
Pet Evacuation Plan
Because furry family members need a plan too — carriers, food, meds, vet records, and emergency contacts.
Inside-The-Home Fire Safety
A real call from our captain — and how a five-minute walkthrough could have prevented a multi-unit condo fire.
SCV Earthquake Prep
Drop · Cover · Hold On · plus the SCV-specific fault info every family should know.
Special Needs & Medical
Planning for family members with oxygen, insulin, mobility, or cognitive needs — including SCE Medical Baseline.
Check On Your Neighbors
Who needs help, how to make a pet rescue plan with your block, and small acts that help firefighters.
SCV Local Resources
Genasys Protect, Alert LA County, Watch Duty, and every Santa Clarita-specific number you need before fire season.
...plus 24 more checklists, worksheets, and family resources.
Ready To Protect Your Family?
Print all 35 pages and keep them in a binder near your go-bag. It's free, forever.
★ Download The Free Guide ★If You Live In Fire Country, You Need This.
Uniform Families Foundation
Uniform Families Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving uniformed families in Santa Clarita and beyond. We exist to make sure the families who serve our community have the resources, support, and community they need — and that the community they protect is just as prepared as they are.
This guide is free because preparedness shouldn't have a price tag. If it helps your family, please share it with another family who needs it.
Common Questions
Is this really free?
Yes — 100% free, no email required, no paywall, no upsells. We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and this is our gift to the Santa Clarita community.
Can I share it with friends and family?
Yes please! The whole point is to get this into as many SCV households as possible. Share the link, print extras for your neighbors, post it in your community group. The more families that have it, the safer our community is.
Can I print it?
Absolutely — it's designed to be printed. We recommend printing all 35 pages, putting them in a 3-ring binder, and keeping it near your go-bag. Many of the worksheets are fillable so you can write in your family's specific information.
Who created this guide?
A LAFD Fire Captain's family right here in Santa Clarita Valley. The content reflects 20+ years of fire service experience, real call stories, and lessons learned from the Hughes, Tick, Sand, and Rye Fires.
How can I support the Foundation?
The best way to support us is to share this guide with another family. If you'd like to support the Foundation financially, donations help us create more free resources for uniformed families and the communities they serve. Contact us through this site to learn more.
Print. Fill.
Protect Your Family.
The best time to prepare was before the last fire. The second best time is right now.
★ Download The Free Guide ★35 Pages · 33 Checklists · 100% Free