Are You Wildfire Ready?

Fire Season is a year-round reality in Rancho Santa Margarita. We greatly appreciate our public safety partners, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), for joining us and presenting at an informative and educational community meeting to help residents prepare by understanding the basics of wildfires, evacuation methods and tools, and seasonal assessments. 

If you were unable to join us in person or would like to review the meeting content, please visit the City’s YouTube Channel to view the following presentations:

• City Council Welcome - Mayor Pro Tempore Carol Gamble, OCFA Board Member

• “Ready, Set, Go” and Home Hardening -  Division Chief Cheyne Maule, OCFA

• OCFA Seasonal Assessment and 2023 Fire Season Prediction - Fire Chief Jeff Shelton, OCFA

• Evacuation Information and Resources - Captain Mihaela Kennedy, Chief of RSM Police Services, OCSD