The Ventura County Fire Department has just released a new edition of its award-winning Wildfire Action Plan brochure and is urging county residents to be prepared for brush fires.

“The key to saving lives and property during a wildfire is preparation and planning,” said Public Information Officer, Capt. Ron Oatman. “It’s what we do in the fire department and we urge our citizens to do the same.”
The Wildfire Action Plan is designed to help residents answer the crucial question: Should I leave early, or stay and defend my property? Regardless of how the question is answered, preparation is the secret to success. The brochure contains information, tips and checklists to help people answer the question for themselves. “Choosing whether to leave early, or stay and defend your property is a scary decision,” said Oatman. “But knowing you’ve made the proper preparations will be a tremendous source of comfort should the need actually arise.”

Copies of the Wildfire Action Plan are available at Ventura County Fire Department stations, the fire administration building – 165 Durley Ave. in Camarillo – or as a download from the department’s Web site: http://fire.countyofventura.org.

Civic and community groups, homeowner’s associations and other organizations who would like to have a presentation of the Wildfire Action Plan are encouraged to contact Capt. Oatman at (805) 389-9736.