Wildfire Preparedness Month Partner Campaign Digital Toolkit
Outreach Material & Online media resources
Welcome & Campaign Overview
Wildfire Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort each May to help residents and visitors prepare for wildfire season before the most dangerous months arrive.
In Plumas County, this work happens at the community level. The Plumas County Fire Safe Council works with local organizations, businesses, and community groups to share simple actions that help reduce wildfire risk.
Throughout May, partners across the county help share practical preparedness steps that protect homes, families, forests, and communities—building a stronger culture of wildfire preparedness in Plumas County.
Ways to Participate
Host a Booth at the Children's Fair
Plumas County Children’s Fair & Wildfire Preparedness Day
Share Preparedness with Your Community
For organizations that can’t attend the fair but still want to help.
General Ways to Participate
- Share wildfire preparedness tips on social media during May
- Include preparedness tips in newsletters or email updates
- Display wildfire preparedness information in your business or office
- Host a short preparedness talk or community conversation
- Highlight evacuation readiness and emergency planning
- Share Fire Safe Council resources with your audience
- Incorporate wildfire awareness into programs, events, or activities
Examples by Organization Type
Coffee Shops & Cafés
- Table-top preparedness cards
- Poster or flyer near the register
- Share tips on social media
- Add a preparedness message to a community bulletin board
Retail Stores & Local Businesses
- Small preparedness display near checkout
- Window poster during May
- Include preparedness messaging in customer emails
- Share campaign graphics on social media
Community Organizations & Nonprofits
- Share preparedness tips in newsletters
- Host a short preparedness workshop or presentation
- Include wildfire safety information at community meetings or events
- Share resources with members or program participants
Schools, Libraries & Youth Programs
- Preparedness activity for kids or families
- Share family preparedness checklists
- Display wildfire preparedness information in common areas
- Include wildfire awareness in educational programming
Lodging, Hospitality & Tourism
- Share evacuation information with guests
- Post wildfire safety reminders in guest materials or welcome areas
- Encourage responsible recreation and fire safety
- Share preparedness messaging with visitors during wildfire season
Chamber of Commerce
- Share campaign materials with member businesses
- Include wildfire preparedness messaging in newsletters
- Highlight Wildfire Preparedness Month on websites or social media
- Encourage businesses to participate in the campaign
- Feature preparedness resources in business communications
3. Campaign Messaging
To help create a consistent message across Plumas County, partners are encouraged to use shared campaign themes and language throughout May. These messages highlight simple actions residents and visitors can take to prepare for wildfire season.
Campaign Message Themes
Week 1: Defensible Space
Maintaining defensible space around homes helps reduce wildfire risk and supports firefighters working to protect communities.
Week 2: Home Hardening
Small improvements—like clearing gutters, screening vents, and using fire-resistant materials—can help homes better withstand wildfire.
Week 3: Evacuation Readiness
Having a plan and packing early helps households move quickly and smoothly if evacuation becomes necessary.
Week 4: Community & Firewise
Wildfire preparedness is strongest when neighbors work together and communities support Firewise practices.
Core Campaign Messages
Partners are encouraged to incorporate these campaign messages in posts, displays, newsletters, and conversations.
Pack. Prepare. Stay Wildfire Aware.
Simple actions today help communities stay ready throughout wildfire season.
From Door-to-Forest, We All Play a Role.
Preparedness begins at home and continues across neighborhoods, forests, and shared landscapes.
Wildfire Preparedness Month – May
May is a time for residents and visitors to prepare for wildfire season and strengthen community readiness.
Sample Messages Partners Can Use
Social Media / Newsletter Example
May is Wildfire Preparedness Month. Take time this month to Pack, Prepare, and Stay Wildfire Aware. Simple steps today help protect homes, forests, and communities.
Display / Poster Example
From Door-to-Forest, We All Play a Role.
Clear defensible space, prepare your home, and make an evacuation plan.
Short Message
Wildfire preparedness starts with simple steps. This May, take time to Pack, Prepare, and Stay Wildfire Aware.