The Fire Safe Business Directory from the California FireSafe Council is a free online resource designed to help homeowners and communities find businesses offering wildfire preparedness products and services. It’s a useful resource for our neighbors looking for help with their next wildfire safety project.
One of the best parts of writing these newsletters is hearing from you. After our recent email on fire-resistant plants, Calabasas resident Julie Shy-Sobol reached out with an excellent question.
Choosing the right plants—and placing them in the right locations—can help slow the spread of fire while creating a beautiful, water-wise landscape that supports local wildlife.
A strong El Niño is expected this year, which may increase the likelihood of a wetter-than-average winter in Southern California.
Did you know that one of the most effective ways to prepare for an earthquake or other disaster is to become CERT-trained?
EPIC-FSC CEO Brian Shane brought tips and tools to be prepared for earthquakes in Calabasas. Watch his interview on KTLA broadcast on June 21, 2026.
Protecting our environment and preparing our communities go hand in hand. With wildfire risk and extreme weather part of our reality, sustainability is not just about conservation—it’s about safety, resilience, and being ready.
At the recent EPIC-FSC distribution event, members of our community showed up to be prepared. They came to pick up a life-saving emergency radio that the City of Calabasas provides for free.
Join us at the Calabasas Crime Prevention Symposium on March 16, 2026 to learn practical, expert-recommended strategies to protect your home, family, and yourself from unwanted intruders and increasingly sophisticated scams.
A little bit of time can make your home easier to defend, less likely to ignite, and keep you connected to verified, neighborhood-specific emergency information and updates when it matters most.
EPIC-FSC is proudly affiliated with and supported financially by the City of Calabasas, Cal Fire and California Climate Investments. We appreciate their support in helping our community to stay safe.
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