Fire Response
Air Quality
Here are a number of good resources for Air Quality. Find the resources that work best for your situation.
California Air Resources Board website has a lot of good educational materials.
Air Now
California Air Resources Board
Emergencies and Indoor Air Quality
California Smoke Information
Purple Air
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
County Public Health DIY Filter Fan
DIY Air Filter/Fan combo
Air Quality in Apartments
Sustainable Silicon Valley
Alert and Warning
All cities/towns in Santa Clara County use the Alert SCC notification system to alert residents of emergencies.
You must register to receive the Alerts.
Some cities/towns use additional notification systems as a backup to Alert SCC.
You should register for ALL alert systems used by your city/town.
Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.
Fire Maps
Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.
Animals
Resources for evacuation and care of horses during wildfires.
Guidelines for Horses Exposed to Wildfire Smoke
Disaster Preparedness for Horses
Horse Prep Kit
Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for Horse Owners
What do I do with my horse during a Fire, Floor, Earthquake?
Lessons Learned from the Valley Fire
Donations
Cash is the preferred donation so that funds can get directly to the evacuees to purchase things that they need. Donate to a trusted local nonprofit or go to the Fire Relief Fund at Silicon Valley Community Foundation who will distribute funds to local nonprofits to assist evacuees.
Trusted Information Sources
All Local Trusted Information Sources
Links to websites and social media used by organizations to share emergency information
San Jose City Websites & Social Media
Santa Cruz City Websites & Social Media
The Silicon Valley Strong website serves as a hub with critical updates and resources for vulnerable neighbors in our community.