Property Readiness Checklist

HomeProperty Readiness Checklist

La Madera · District 4 · Station 49

How Ready Is Your Property?

Take a few minutes to review your home, access, and evacuation plans. Choose an answer for each item to build an action list for your household.

This is a preparation checklist, not an inspection, risk rating, or certification. Your selections are saved only in this browser when browser storage is available. This checklist does not submit your answers to the department.

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Help Responders Find You

1. Can someone see your street number from the road, day or night?
2. Are shared-driveway turns and individual homes clearly identified?
3. Have you reviewed driveway obstructions and gate access?

Start at the House

4. Is the first 5 feet around your home and attached decks clear of combustible material?
5. Have you checked roofs, gutters, and deck surfaces for accumulated debris?
6. Have you reviewed vents, roof condition, and areas where embers could collect?

Be Ready to Leave

7. Does your household know evacuation routes and a meeting place?
8. Are essential supplies, medications, documents, and contact numbers ready to take?
9. Have you planned for pets, livestock, and anyone needing extra assistance?

Stay Informed

10. Have you enrolled in SCAN and checked your contact information?
11. Do you know where to check fire weather and current restrictions?
12. Have you reviewed which property details could help department planning?

Your Household Action List

Choose answers above to create your list.

    Preparation is ongoing. Conditions and evacuation instructions can change. Follow current information from public safety officials. For emergencies, call 911.

    Guidance: NFPA home preparation, Ready.gov wildfire preparation, and Sandoval County Emergency Management. Reviewed October 15, 2026.

    Sandoval County Fire & Rescue - La Madera / District 4 / Station 49