FireDispatch.com is a no-cost great resource.  The on-line system summarizes 911 fire service activity for Santa Cruz county kind of like an on-line scanner.  The system can also work with your smart phone.  Useful for finding about major injury traffic accidents and when you hear a siren.
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Soquel FireSafe Council

After the Summit, Martin and Trabing fires in 2008, the possibility of a
wildfire in Soquel became all too real. With the help of determined neighbors, fire officials, utility companies and other organizations, the Soquel FireSafe Council was formed on March 20, 2009. MORE INFO

Living With Fire in Santa Cruz County
A Guide For Homeowners

Prepared by Partners in Preparedness and Prevention
in Santa Cruz County

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Wildfire Fuel Reduction
This means mowing and brush-cutting for property owners
"Editorial" by Capt. Mike Conrad
Aptos/La Selva Fire District Administration

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Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
 
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LOMA PRIETA EARTHQUAKE
20th Anniversary / 2009

Santa Cruz Sentinel - Loma Prieta 20 Years After

Mercury News - Special Report, Loma Prieta Earthquake Anniversary

KCBS - Still Shaking: Loma Prieta, 20 Years Later. KCBS reporter Doug Sovern's special,
six-part series iTunes podcast on how far the Bay Area has come since October 17, 1989.
This series will include an interview with the Dangers In Paradise team.

Channel 5 / KPIX - Remembering The Day That Shook The Bay