Cal Fire: Start at the house and work your way out
From Cal Fire: Prepare you home and property for wildfire. Start at the house and work your way out. First, ensure you harden your home […]
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Tue Apr 22: UC Talks One on One Conversation with SDFD Chief Robert Logan
Recording available on Fire Safe Council Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=976286304490276&id=100077387622720&mibextid=wwXIfr UCCA hosts a special UC Talks One & One Conversation with SDFD Chief Robert Logan on […]
Fire Hazard Severity Zones maps, Home Hardening and Defensible Space Tips from the Office of the State Fire Marshal
The updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps and recent wildfires have prompted many property owners and residents to learn more about how to prevent and prepare […]
More than 2 million acres of local land in California designated as ‘high’ or ‘very high’ fire danger areas
By Julie Cart. This story was originally published on February 11, 2025 by CalMatters. Reflecting intensifying wildfires and updated science, new state maps designate more […]
Fire Prevention and Preparation: Will You Do Something Now?
Courtesy of UC Fire Safe Council board member and Ex-Fire Chief William H. Beck: Firefighters dedicate their careers to protecting homes and property from devastating […]
Fire Safe Council provides Community Preparedness and Response Information
Courtesy of the University City Fire Safe Council, what follows is a list of some of the resources available to residents to make homes and […]
Stay Informed with Genasys Protect and Alert San Diego; Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
From the City of San Diego: Staying informed is essential to your successful preparedness during an emergency. The City’s Office of Emergency Services has resources […]
October 17: Drop, Cover, and Hold On during the 2024 Great California ShakeOut
International ShakeOut Day is the third Thursday of October; this year it’s October 17. As always, you can hold your personal ShakeOut drill when and […]
Fire Safe Council Hosts Community Information Session
From FSC vice president Diane Ahern: The UC Fire Safe Council thanks representatives of the San Diego Fire Department who helped UCFSC volunteers Lou Rodolico […]
Mar 23 Info Session: Insurance Companies Are Canceling Fire Policies; Five Factors that Can Impact your Ability to Get Coverage
From University City Fire Safe Council President Louis Rodolico: All across California insurance companies are canceling homeowner policies due to fire losses. Homes within 500 […]
Feb 2024 – Free Wildfire Preparedness Home Assessments available through SD County Fire Safe Council
In University City, free wildfire preparedness home assessments will be scheduled from Monday, February 5 through Friday, February 16.* From the SD County Fire Safe […]
Free Wildfire Preparedness Home Assessments available through SD County Fire Safe Council
In University City, free wildfire preparedness home assessments will be scheduled from Monday, February 5 through Friday, February 16.* From the SD County Fire Safe […]
Wed, Oct 4: FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test at Approximately 11:20 a.m. PT
From The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones FEMA, in coordination with the Federal […]
Hurricane Hilary: City of San Diego to Close Facilities, Parks and Beaches Due to Tropical Storm Warning; Monday Trash Services Will NOT be Delayed
University City Updates: The Summer Concert scheduled for Sunday, August 20, at Standley Park has been cancelled. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/ San Diego Unified School District […]
[Update 6 AM Sun Aug 20] Preparing for Hurricane Hilary: Rain, Wind, Flooding and Erosion Control
[Updated 6 AM Sat 08/20/2023] From UCCA President Diane Ahern: As we all prepare for wind and rain and potential flooding, here are some references […]
SD Emergency: New Hazard Dashboard Tracks Environmental Threats
From the City of San Diego: To help San Diegans understand and better prepare for environmental threats like wildfires and flooding, the City of San […]
Fire Safe your Place to Increase your Fire Safety and Home’s Survivability
From the National Fire Protection Association and the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department: San Diego’s fire season is year-round. We are experiencing one of the driest […]
Spring Forward Saturday night, March 12, and Improve your Household Fire Safety
Are you ready University City? It’s seems like just yesterday that we turned our clocks back an hour and here we are about to spring […]
SDFD Conducts “Over-the-Side” Training in University City
As posted on Facebook @SDFDofficial: In February, Fire Department crews did some over-the-side training using the Lyfe Pulley System on Truck 35 to practice rescuing […]
Jan 24 Last Chance Survival Guide: Fire Safe Council issues agenda and invite
From President UC Fire Safe Council Louis Rodolico: The University City Fire Safe Council will host its January Zoom Meeting on January 24, 2022, 06:30 […]
