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SIGN UP FOR VC ALERT
VC ALERT is an emergency notification system for Ventura County residents that may be used to alert you if there is an emergency in your community.
Current Ventura Incidents
Dashboard & Map
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County Sheriff
Emergency
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County Sheriff
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View real-time disaster information for Ventura County, including evacuation zones, road closures, and emergency shelters. If the link below is loading slowly, try the Dashboard & Map page directly.
Other Information Sources during a Wildfire
APPS
- WATCH DUTY App displays incident maps and information and is available on the web or download from Google Play or the App Store
- My Ojai App: Download from Google Play or the App Store
RADIO
- AM 1610: Local emergency and disaster updates.
- KVTA 1590 AM: Countywide emergency alert broadcasts in English.
- KHAY 100.7 FM: Local emergency information broadcasts in English.
- KMLA 103.7 FM: Emergency alerts and broadcasts in Spanish.
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Instagram – City of Ojai @cityofojai
- Instagram – Ventura County Fire Dept.
- Facebook – City of Ojai
- Facebook – Ventura County Fire Dept.
- X – Ventura County Fire Dept. @VCFD_PIO
- Nextdoor – City and public safety may send neighborhood-specific update; users must sign up at the Nextdoor website.
Evacuation Information
- See current active incidents, evacuation notices and routes at emergency.venturacounty.gov
- If you have time, sign up for VC ALERT to be notified of evacuation orders. Do not wait for an alert if you feel unsafe.
- For help evacuating pets or large animals during an emergency, visit Ventura County Animal Services.
- Learn more about Community Evacuation Preparedness in Ojai.
Public Safety Power Shutoff
A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is when an electric utility temporarily shuts off power to reduce the risk of its equipment causing a fire. Visit SCE.com/psps to learn more about the program, how to prepare your family and home for a loss of electricity, sign up to be notified when a PSPS will occur, and view current outages
