Topanga’s ReadyFest Brings Preparedness to Life! This Free Event Prepares Families for Wildfires, Earthquakes, and More
HOW READY ARE YOU for wildfires, earthquakes, and other disasters? Come to ReadyFest and find out!
SATURDAY, OCT. 4th, 10 AM – 4 PM @ the Topanga Community Center
Get ready, Topanga! Join us at ReadyFest Topanga’s Emergency Preparedness Fair for family fun, expert tips, and hands-on experiences that will help you prepare, stay safe, and protect our community. All Topanga residents and neighbors are welcome — because the more prepared we are, the stronger our community becomes!
This family-friendly event brings together first responders, public safety organizations, utilities, nonprofits, emergency gear vendors, and residents. Learn from experts about Red Flag Warnings, wildfire behavior, home hardening, insurance preparedness, and evacuation planning. Get or renew your Topanga Access Card, stock up on essential supplies, and connect with volunteer groups like TCEP, CERT Topanga, and Arson Watch. There will be food, music, and fun activities for the kids. The more prepared we are, the stronger our community becomes!
At this family-friendly event, you can:
- Meet Smokey Bear and celebrate his 81st birthday!
- Meet LA County first responders and get an up-close look at their vehicles and equipment
- Learn from experts about Red Flag Warnings, fire behavior, home hardening, and insurance preparedness
- Get your Topanga Access Card on the spot
- Stock up on essential emergency supplies
- Understand Ready! Set! Go! and build your evacuation plan
- Discover how you can help Topanga remain a Firewise Community
- Connect with Topanga’s volunteer organizations and find out how to get involved
- Plus food, music, and plenty of fun activities for the kids!
Here’s a sampling of what you’ll learn at ReadyFest:
TOPICS:
How experts predict Red Flag events and get warnings to our community
Proven ways to harden your home against embers in the Wildland Urban Intermix (WUI)
Backup power solutions that fit every budget
The safest evacuation strategies for leaving the canyon
Steps to prepare for a Shelter-in-Place order
How to build strong Neighborhood Networks with TCEP’s guidance
What you need to do now in today’s changing insurance market
ADMISSION IS FREE! Registering is not required, but it helps us plan a better event. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION: Free shuttles will run throughout the day along Topanga Canyon Blvd (TCB) for your convenience. Fair parking is available along TCB — please make sure all tires are inside the white fog lines. The TCC lot is reserved for Sages and Accessible parking only. Hop on a shuttle and enjoy a stress-free ride to the event!
This emergency event is brought to you by the Topanga Emergency Management Task Force:
Office of Emergency Management (Co-Chair) ● Board of Supervisors, Third District ● Los Angeles County Fire Dept ● Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept ● Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control – Equine Response Team ● Los Angeles County Public Library ● LA County Dept. Public Works ● California Highway Patrol ● American Red Cross, Los Angeles Region ● Los Angeles Unified School District ● Southern California Edison ● Caltrans
Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (TCEP, Co-Chair) ● Topanga Town Council ● Topanga Animal Rescue ● Topanga Arson Watch ● Topanga CERT ● Topanga Chamber of Commerce ● Topanga Fire Safe Council ● Canyon Sages
Together, we make Topanga stronger, safer, and better prepared.
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