Farm Bureau of Ventura County — Wildfire and Air Quality Resources for Agriculture

Note from the CEO,

As the Mountain Fire continues to affect parts of Ventura County, we want to make sure you have the latest resources and support available to protect your operations, workers, and property. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted, and we’re here to assist however we can.

In this email, you’ll find links to resources on fire safety, evacuation guidance, air quality updates, and available emergency services. Please review these resources and reach out if you need additional assistance. The safety of our members and community remains our top priority.

Stay safe,

Maureen McGuire

Farm Bureau of Ventura County

Cell: (805) 310-3620

Wildfire Resources for Farmers, Ranchers, and Growers

Ventura County Fire Department

Ready, Set, Go! Website: http://vcreadysetgo.org

Vegetation Management Officer: (805) 388-4589

Local Fire Station: (805) 371-1111 ext. Station Number

Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner

Ag Passes and other Information

(805) 477-1620

Ag.commissioner@ventura.org

Ventura County Fire Safe Council

info@venturafiresafe.org

Community Wildfire Protection Plans, Home Hardening Assessments, Training, Chipper Events, Interagency Coordination

Ventura County Cattlemen’s Association

venturacountycattlemen.org

Assistance in livestock evacuation

Ventura County Animal Services/Evacuation Centers

info@vcar.us

(888) 223-7387

Understand Your Wildfire Risk

The wildfire hazard is defined by fire severity zones – very high, high, and moderate. Click the image below to find your risk level. Even those in lower risk areas should be prepared for the impacts of wildfire smoke on their operations.

Are you and your workers protected from wildfire smoke?

The Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety at UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety has developed resources including an Employer Checklist, providing action items to assist with meeting the requirements outlined in Cal-OSHA regulation §5141.1 “Protection from Wildfire Smoke” as well as a Training Poster & Accompanying Discussion Guide.

Click here to order free printed materials in English and Spanish.

Click for Online Resources for Wildfire Smoke Safety
Visit VC Air Smoke Website
Wildfire Smoke Alert FAQ
Ventura County Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Alert Text System: With this system, farmworkers, supervisors, safety professionals, and others directing outdoor work can receive texts related to air quality when the air quality index reaches the unhealthy level at 151 and the hazardous level at 501.