Skip to Main Content

Wildfire Information

Wildfire Preparedness and Evacuation Guide

City of Richmond Wildfire Preparedness & Evacuation Guide: Designed for those living in areas of high fire danger, this guide has extensive information about preparing yourself and your property for wildfire events.
Guía de preparación y evacuación de incendios forestales de la ciudad de Richmond: Esta guía, diseñada para quienes viven en áreas de alto riesgo de incendios, tiene una amplia información sobre cómo prepararse usted y su propiedad para eventos de incendios forestales.
Download Disaster Recovery Document Worksheet
Download HELP sign for window.
Answers to Community Question on Prevention and Evacuation

CAL FIRE's Ready for Wildfire

Visit CAL FIRE's Ready for Wildfire website for additional resources related to preparing, preventing, and recovering from wildfire incidents.

Emergency Alerts

The City of Richmond uses Nixle to send emergency alerts and advisories to the community via text or email.
Text your Richmond zip code to 888-777 or visit www.nixle.com to sign up. Read more at www.ci.richmond.ca.us/nixle.
Residents should also register for alerts from the Countywide Community Warning System, by visiting https://cwsalerts.com/.

Wildland Vegetation Standards

Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Brochure: Use this guide to reduce potential fire hazards on your property
Inspection Form
Vegetation Management Standards (City of Richmond Resolution)
Exterior Hazard Complaint Form: Use this form to report a property that is out of compliance.