Fire Safety and Awareness

Ready, Set, Go!

Ready, Set, Go!

Ready, Set, Go! gives you the tools to protect you, your family, property and community from wildfires. Check out the Wildfire is Coming, Are You Ready to Go! brochure to get your home ready for wildfire.

Red Flag Warning

Download OCFA's Red Flag Warning brochure.

Fire Hazard Severity Zones

California state law requires the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to identify and map fire hazard areas statewide, referred to as "Fire Hazard Severity Zones.” On March 24, 2025, CAL FIRE released an updated version of the map from the director of CAL FIRE for an updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map in the City of Laguna Niguel. These maps use the latest climate data, fire history, topography, and wildfire modeling to classify areas as Very High, High, or Moderate Fire Hazard Zones

Laguna Niguel Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map. A copy of the map may also be obtained in the Community Development Department

For more information, please visit our Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) webpage. 

SAFER From Wildfires

Safer from Wildfires is a ground-up approach to wildfire resilience with three layers of protection — for the structure, the immediate surroundings, and the community. Following these achievable steps can help you save money on your insurance. Every action under Safer from Wildfires will qualify you for an insurance discount, including:  

  • Class-A fire-rated roof
  • 5 foot ember resistant zone, including fencing
  • Ember-and fire-resistant vents
  • Non-combustible 6 inches at the bottom of exterior walls
  • Enclosed eaves
  • Upgraded windows 
  • Cleared vegetation, weeds and debris from under decks
  • Removal of combustible sheds and other outbuildings to at least a distance of 30 feet
  • Defensible space compliance 
  • Become a Firewise USA community

By doing more, you can save more! See SAFER from Wildfires website to learn more. 

Firewise USA

The Firewise USA recognition program is administered by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and provides a collaborative framework to help neighbors in a geographic area get organized, find direction, and take action to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community and to reduce wildfire risks at the local level. The Firewise USA program is a part of California’s efforts to ensure communities are prepared against wildfire, and CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal’s new Community Wildfire Preparedness & Mitigation Division works to assist local communities in receiving this designation.

Visit Firewise USA website to learn more and start your journey to become a Firewise USA recognized community.