Oracle Fire District

08/26/2026

🚗🌊 Never Risk It: Turn Around, Don’t Drown! ⛔🛑

Monsoon storms can drop heavy rain in a matter of minutes, turning dry washes, intersections, and dips in the road into rushing torrents. It only takes 12 inches of moving water to carry away a small car, and just 2 feet to sweep away most trucks and SUVs.

Rushing floodwaters are unpredictable, can easily hide washed-out pavement beneath the surface, and carry heavy debris you can't see until it's too late.

🛡️ Driving Safety Rules for Monsoon Floods:
⛔ Respect the Barricades: Never drive around road closed signs or barricades—they are placed there for your protection.

👀 Stay Alert at Night: Flood hazards are much harder to spot in the dark. Slow down when driving during nighttime storms.

⏱️ Take the Detour: Extra driving time is always worth protecting your life and the safety of first responders.

If you encounter a flooded stretch of road, don't chance it—turn your vehicle around and find a safe, alternate route! 🛡️🌵

🔗 Check real-time road conditions and monsoon safety updates at: ein.az.gov/monsoon-awareness

08/24/2026

🔥 Is Your Family Ready for Wildfire Season? Create Your Action Plan Today! 🚪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
When a wildfire moves quickly, having a clear plan ensures everyone in your household knows exactly what to do without hesitation.

Make your family's wildfire action plan complete with these essential steps:

🛣️ Map Out 2 Routes: Identify at least two different ways out of your neighborhood in case primary roads are blocked by smoke or emergency vehicles.

📍 Pick a Meeting Spot: Choose a designated safe location outside your neighborhood where everyone can gather if you get separated.

🚗 Practice Your Plan: Walk through your evacuation routes with your family—including pets—so everyone feels confident and ready.

Taking 15 minutes today to map out your plan gives your family priceless peace of mind when seconds count! 🛡️🌵

🔗 Build your family's emergency plan with step-by-step guides at: ein.az.gov/get-prepared/plan

08/24/2026

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08/20/2026

🎒 Ready for Anything: What’s Inside Your Emergency Go-Kit? 🧰✨

When a sudden storm, wildfire, or utility outage strikes, you may only have minutes to pack up or shelter in place. Having a fully stocked, ready-to-go emergency supply kit takes the guesswork out of a crisis and ensures your household stays safe and resilient.

If you already have a kit packed, now is a great time to check expiration dates and swap out stale items!

Make sure your basic emergency kit checks these core boxes:

💧 Water: At least 1 gallon per person per day for 3 to 7 days (for drinking and sanitation).

🥫 Non-Perishable Food: A 3- to 7-day supply of easy-to-prepare food, plus a manual can opener.

🔦 Light & Power: Heavy-duty flashlights, extra batteries, and fully charged portable power banks for your mobile devices.

🩹 First Aid & Medications: A complete first aid kit, plus a 7-day supply of daily prescription medications and medical items.

📻 Emergency Radio: A battery-powered or hand-crank NOAA weather radio to stay updated on critical public safety alerts.

Taking one hour this weekend to pull your kit together gives your family invaluable peace of mind for the year ahead! 🛡️🌵

🔗 Download printable kit checklists and full preparedness guides at: ein.az.gov/get-prepared/prepare

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

📂 Protect What Matters Most: Document Safety 🛡️

When an emergency strikes, your vital papers are just as important as your physical supplies. Floods, wildfires, and extreme weather can destroy paper records in seconds.

Take time today to gather essential documents—like IDs, insurance policies, medical records, and birth certificates—and place them in a waterproof and fire-resistant container inside your emergency go-kit. You can also save encrypted digital backups on a USB drive or secure cloud storage.

Protecting your information now makes recovering after a disaster faster and easier! 🌵✨

🔗 Get more emergency kit and preparedness tips at: ein.az.gov/get-prepared/prepare

08/06/2026

Oracle Fuel Break - Phase 2
Santa Catalina Ranger District

(Tucson, AZ, August 6, 2026) – Phase 2 of the Oracle Fuel Break project is scheduled to take place from Aug. 11 through Sept. 15, 2026. The timeline is subject to favorable weather conditions and adherence to all necessary approvals.

The project location is directly south of the town of Oracle, on National Forest Service land, and within the Catalina-Rincon Mountain FireScape. Once complete, a 300-foot fuel break, covering 60 acres, will be established reducing fuel loading adjacent to private property (see Oracle Fuel Break map).

The purpose of this project is to increase the probability of success in protecting the town of Oracle from the negative effects of a wildland fire. The fuel break is not designed to stop fires but instead to change the fire's behavior and intensity. In addition, the fire break can be used as anchor points for indirect or direct attack lines during prescribed or wildland fires.

Completed - Phase 1 (34 Acres):
• Cut material was chipped and hauled off-site.
• Road system and fire break were improved for the chipper and
chipper truck.
• Fuel break was closed in accordance with forest engineering
and recreation standards after project completion.

Phase 2 (26 Acres):
• Burn current hand piles established with a minimum pile size
of 8 feet tall and 10 feet wide.

The Oracle Fuel Break will require periodic maintenance every two to three years. This will involve removing shrub litter, brush, and grasses; strategic herbicidal application; thinning ladder fuels up to 5 feet above ground level; and reestablishing line construction with handheld or heavy equipment.

Nearby residents or visitors may experience smoke during the prescribed pile burn. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app.

The Forest Service will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before the prescribed pile burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.

For any additional questions email [email protected].

Catalina-Rincon Mountains FireScape (CRFS): The CRFS project area comprises approximately 265,000 acres of National Forest System lands in Pima, Pinal, and Cochise counties, including two wilderness areas, two research natural areas, and six inventoried roadless areas. The CRFS is a landscape-scale restoration project that focuses on promoting resilient ecosystems; protecting life, property, and natural resources; and encouraging natural wildland fire to function as a healthy process in the ecosystem.

Press Release:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/newsroom/releases/oracle-fuel-break-phase-2

08/04/2026

🔥 Don't Wait for Smoke on the Horizon: Protect Your Home from Wildfires Today! 🏡🌲
When a wildfire approaches, the work you've done around your property can make all the difference. Creating Defensible Space—a buffer zone between your home and the surrounding vegetation—slows the spread of fire, lowers the intensity of heat, and gives firefighters a safe zone to make a stand.

Taking time this weekend to clear combustible materials around your yard is one of the single most effective ways to safeguard your home and family.

🛠️ Quick Weekend Action Steps:
🧹 Clear the 0–5 Foot Zone: Remove dry leaves, pine needles, and dead debris from your roof, gutters, deck, and patio. Keep this immediate perimeter completely free of flammable items like firewood stacks or dry mulch.

✂️ Trim Low-Hanging Branches (5–30 Feet): Prune tree limbs up to 6–10 feet off the ground to keep surface fires from climbing into the tree canopy.

🍂 Clear Brush & Ladder Fuels (30–100 Feet): Mow tall grass, remove dead vegetation, and create space between shrubs so flames can't travel easily across your yard.

Proactive preparation gives your home its best chance to survive a wildfire. Protect what matters most! 🛡️🌵

🔗 Learn how to create defensible space and access Arizona's full Ready-Set-Go emergency plan at: ein.az.gov/ready-set-go

07/31/2026

☀️🌡️ Extreme Heat Survival: Know What to Do When Temperatures Soar! 🧊🌵

In Arizona, extreme heat is our most dangerous natural hazard. High temperatures can cause heat-related illnesses to develop rapidly if you aren't prepared. Taking simple, proactive steps can keep you, your family, and your pets safe during heatwaves.

🛡️ What to Do During Extreme Heat:
💧 Hydrate Constantly: Drink plenty of water throughout the day—don't wait until you're thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated, or alcoholic drinks, which dehydrate you faster.

🏠 Seek Air-Conditioned Spaces: Limit outdoor exposure, especially during peak afternoon hours (10 AM to 6 PM). If your home lacks reliable air conditioning, visit a local library, mall, or designated public cooling center.

🐾 Protect Pets & Kids: Never leave children, vulnerable adults, or pets inside a parked vehicle—even for a minute with the windows cracked. Asphalt and pavement temperatures can also burn pet paws, so walk dogs during cooler morning or evening hours.

👕 Dress for the Conditions: Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing, along with a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and broad-spectrum sunscreen.

👥 Check on Vulnerable Neighbors: Take a moment to check in on elderly neighbors, individuals living alone, and those without adequate cooling.

07/20/2026

🔥 Clear the Way to a Safer Home: Creating Defensible Space 🏡🌳
Wildfire risks are a year-round reality in Arizona, but you have the power to change how a fire behaves if it approaches your property. One of the single most effective ways to protect your home and give firefighters a fighting chance is by creating Defensible Space.

Defensible space is the buffer zone you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, or shrubs that surround it. This space slows down or stops the spread of wildfire, reducing the risk of flying embers igniting your home.

Take action this weekend with these three simple landscaping steps:

🧹 Clear the Immediate Zone (0 to 5 feet): Remove all dead leaves, pine needles, and flammable debris from your roof, gutters, and porch. Keep this zone completely clear of firewood stacks, dry mulch, or combustible outdoor furniture.

✂️ Lean and Clean (5 to 30 feet): Trim tree branches so they sit at least 6 to 10 feet off the ground—this prevents low-lying grass fires from climbing up into the treetops. Keep lawns mowed and create clear separation between shrubs and bushes.

🍂 Reduce Fuel Loads (30 to 100+ feet): Clear out dead wood, fallen branches, and dense overgrown brush. You don't need to strip the land bare; just break up continuous paths of vegetation so fire can't easily travel across it.

A weekend of yard work can make a massive difference in saving your home during a wildfire. Be proactive, stay safe, and build a fire-wise property today! 🛡️🌵

🔗 Find official Arizona wildfire mitigation guides, planning templates, and home defense tips at: ein.az.gov/hazards/wildfire