Emergencies can and will happen at any time. It is essential that residents and visitors of the North Coast of San Luis Obispo County be prepared for the potential impacts that an emergency can create. From floods to earthquakes, from wildfires to windstorms, being prepared for a disaster may be your only chance of survival until emergency services can arrive. Both natural and man-made disasters…

Unfortunately in Cambria, there are many homes that are fire-prone because of the materials they are made of or the location of the home. The residents of those homes should plan to evacuate as soon as fire appears to be threatening the structure.

Reducing flammable vegetation on your property is the single most important thing you can do to prevent a wildland fire in Cambria. The Cambria Fire Department conducts a Fuel Reduction Program annually for homeowners and businesses. This annual requirement is an effort to reduce the fire hazard caused by the accumulation of combustible materials on vacant parcels. Keep in mind that the forest…

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PG&E is implementing some aggressive measures to decrease the risk of wildfires sparked by or aggravated by commercial power equipment failures. These measures are called ‘Public Safety Power Shutoffs’ (PSPS) and can result in a temporary shutdown of power anywhere in California. These power losses could be as long as 3 to 7 or more days, depending on what triggers them.  Everyone in the state…