Wildfires

Recovering from a fire can be a physically and mentally draining process. When fire strikes, lives are suddenly turned around. Often, the hardest part is knowing where to begin and who to contact.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) has gathered the following information to assist you in this time of need. Action on some of the suggestions will need to be taken immediately. Some actions may be needed in the future while others will be on going. The purpose of this information is to give you the assistance needed to assist you as you begin rebuilding your life

• Access Fire Recovery Information and Resources

Does your Emergency Management Plan address fire?

• Download the Fire Incident Planning Guide for Hospitals

In October 2007, five major fires raged in San Diego County that caused the evacuation of more than 500,000 people, millions of dollars in damage, and significant disruption to the county's health care system. Two of the county's 20 acute care hospitals, along with multiple long-term care facilities, were evacuated and closed for up to nine days. Sixteen other hospitals were directly involved in transferring patients.

• View the San Diego Fires: Situation Assessment Executive Summary