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Ventura County wildfire resources for residents and businesses.

Evacuation alerts, temporary shelter, business recovery guidance, and trusted preparedness steps for wildfire events.

Current incident info Sign up for VC Alert

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately.

Incident hotline: 805-465-6650

Alerts

Live incident status + alerts

Check official incident updates, evacuation orders, and the real-time dashboard before you act.

Source: VC Emergency

Last updated Mar 2, 2026

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Incident dashboard Sign up for VC Alert

Immediate safety

Evacuation terms + Temporary Evacuation Points (TEPs)

Know the difference between warnings, orders, and shelter-in-place so you can move quickly when told.

Source: VC Emergency terminology

Evacuation Warning

A warning means be ready to leave. Start packing, fuel vehicles, and help neighbors who may need extra time.

Evacuation Order

An order means leave immediately due to imminent danger. Delaying can put you and responders at risk.

Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP)

A TEP is a designated gathering location where evacuees can register and be directed to shelters and support.

Shelter-in-place

Stay indoors in an interior room when it is unsafe to travel outside, especially during smoke events.

Shelter + displacement

Find shelter, food, and immediate help

If you are displaced, start with official shelter listings and local assistance.

Shelter

American Red Cross Shelter Finder

Find open shelters and services near Ventura County.

 Local help

211 Ventura County

Local assistance directory for shelter, food, and recovery services.

Business recovery

Business continuity + reopening steps

Resources for employers, farms, and property owners getting back on their feet.

Recovery hub

Ventura County Recovers

Local recovery updates, permits, and rebuilding guidance.

 Directory

Recovery Directory

Business assistance and partner resources in the recovery directory.

 Funding

SBA Disaster Loans

Low-interest disaster loans for businesses and nonprofits.

 VCFD

Ready, Set, Go! commercial property

Commercial property preparedness resources from VCFD.

City business recovery

City-by-city recovery guides

Find permits, business licensing, inspections, and reopening guidance for every Ventura County city and unincorporated areas.

City-by-city recovery guides

Find permits, business licensing, inspections, and reopening guidance for every Ventura County city and unincorporated areas.

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Preparedness

Wildfire readiness checklist

A fast-scan checklist modeled after Ready Ventura County guidance.

Source: Ready Ventura County

Five ways to stay ready

  • • Register for VC Alert for evacuation warnings and orders.
  • • Have a family emergency plan and include neighbors who need extra help.
  • • Pack a go-bag for every family member.
  • • Reduce fire risk around your property (defensible space).
  • • Know the difference between evacuation warnings and orders.

Four ways to save the day

  • • Report a wildfire by calling 911.
  • • If it looks and feels dangerous, leave early.
  • • Use VC Emergency for trusted incident updates.
  • • Make sure everyone in your plan is accounted for.

Three things to know

  • • TEPs may be activated during evacuations for shelter registration.
  • • Fire weather means hot, dry, and windy conditions that accelerate fires.
  • • Build and maintain a wildfire action plan for your property or business.
Wildfire Action Plan

Recovery portal

Recovery pathway + rebuilding tools

Use the county recovery hub to track debris removal, permits, and rebuilding steps.

Recovery hub

Ventura County Recovers

Central recovery hub for updates and guidance.

 Permits

Rebuild Permitting Dashboard

Permit dashboard for rebuilding and inspections.

 Debris removal

Debris Removal & Rebuilding

County updates on debris removal and rebuilding steps.

 Guide

Recovery Guide to Wildfire Debris Removal

Step-by-step debris removal guide and program overview.

Last reviewed January 2, 2026.