This page is a collection of resources to help you prepare yourself, your family and your home for the possibility of a wildfire in our community.  It is important to familiarize yourself with the steps and resources contained herein so that you will be prepared in the event of a wildfire, but also, by preparing and participating you will help Skywood Acres attain Firewise certification, which could change our fire zone designation and dramatically improve our insurance options.

Step-1: Start with the WPV-Ready preparedness basics (stay informed, make a plan, get a "Go-Bag")

Step-2: Learn more about preparing for a fire and/or other disasters on the WPV-Ready site

Step-3: Apply for the Woodside Defensible Space and Home Hardening Matching Fund Program

Step-4: Harden your home and remove fuel sources near your home.

• Remove of leaf debris from roofs, rain gutters, and from around home foundations.

• Replace non-compliant soffit, attic and sub-floor vents with ember arresting units.

• Make other home upgrades as recommended by the Ready-Set-Go program.

• When remodeling or maintaining their homes to choose home hardening options such as: Class A roofing, non-flammable fencing, cement board or stucco siding, double paned, tempered windows.

• Remove vegetation within 5 feet of structures. Provide information for home owners about hardscaping.

• Remove fire prone vegetation within 30 feet of structures, especially Scotch Broom, Juniper, Italian Cypress, Bamboo, Acacia and Pampas Grass.

• Take advantage of the WFPD free chipping program if you have fuels such as brush or limbs of which you need to dispose.

Leverage the readyforwildfire.org site preparedness steps -  Ready | Set | Go - resources to help you plan, prepare and act

Learn more about wildfire safety through the Defensible Space Program where a Woodside fire marshal will help you identify areas of your home and yard that can be made more fire resistant - PDF application form available here

The readyforwildfire.org site preparedness steps -  Ready | Set | Go - resources to help you plan, prepare and act

Information about building a "Go Bag"

• Calfire: Emergency Kit

• Ready•Gov: Build-a-kit

• US Dept. of State: Go bag and Stay bag

Roadside parking guidelines - ensure 24/7 emergency vehicle access (Woodside Sheriff to provide)

WFPD free chipping program 

Evacuation Route - PDF  (opens in a new page)

Firewise toolkits quick reference educational materials for wildfire preparedness

Defensible Space and Home Hardening Application and Assessment Form 

Defensible Space and Home Hardening Matching Fund Program Information