A Message from the City Manager

Greetings –

In light of the recent wind events, public safety power shutoff outages, and the devastating fires in Los Angeles County, it is important to once again share emergency preparedness information as it relates to potential natural disasters or large-scale emergencies affecting the City of Temecula.

The City is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents through proactive preparedness initiatives. We have full confidence in Temecula's firefighting operations which include 4-person staffing on all fire engines. The City’s dedication to fire protection serves as a pivotal factor in its upgraded Insurance Services Office (ISO) 2 rating, which places Temecula in the top 7% of the Nation for structure fire suppression capabilities. The expertise and professionalism of our firefighters, and the leadership of Temecula Fire Chief John Crater, have been vital as demonstrated during the recent high winds when our firefighting personnel extinguished numerous spot fires in and surrounding Temecula, safeguarding our City.

Temecula’s ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness also requires that residents and businesses participate, including hardening your homes and buildings, manicuring landscapes, and debris removal. Please review the information below including helpful tips that can be done now. I encourage you to also sign up for emergency alerts (click here).

Your safety remains our highest priority, and we will continue to invest in enhancing our public safety and emergency preparedness initiatives. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep Temecula safe and resilient. Feel free to reach out to my office if you have any questions.  

Aaron Adams 

City Manager 

City of Temecula

Sign Up for Temecula Alerts

If there's ever an emergency in Temecula, we can't alert you if we can't reach you.

Now is the time to ensure your phone is registered for our Alert & Warning System:

- Sends emergency alerts directly to your phone

- Provides relevant information to those at risk

- Allows for protective action to be taken

- Empowers citizens to react and make informed decisions

- Can save lives

Register your phone today at TemeculaCA.gov/Alerts

Emergency Communications

In the event of an emergency incident, the first place the City will publish information will be on its website and Facebook page: 

• City website: TemeculaCA.gov 
• City Facebook: Facebook.com/CityofTemecula

If an emergency incident escalates to a large-scale citywide emergency, other forms of communication may be used: 

• Other City social media platforms: Instagram@CityofTemecula; X.com@CityofTemecula
• Recorded message: 951-560-5111 (this number may also be used to call/text citizens who signed up for phone alerts- see next bullet point).
• Sign up to receive phone alerts: TemeculaCA.gov/Alert
• Channel 3: TemeculaCA.gov/TV
• Radio: AM1610
• More communication information here: TemeculaCA.gov/BeInformed

Weed Abatement Program

for Fire Prevention

Vegetation management is needed for effective fire prevention measures. Private property owners, including homeowners, HOAs, commercial properties and vacant landowners, are required to keep their yards and property free of hazardous vegetation throughout the year. The City's comprehensive weed abatement webpage includes frequently asked questions, a link to report violations, and information about the weed abatement process.

Visit: TemeculaCA.gov/weeds.

Pre-filled Preparedness Packs

In a fire storm or other fast moving emergency, it is important to be prepared to leave your home quickly.

Residents can use our site to develop a household preparedness plan, create “go-bags” in case of evacuation, and more. Visit TemeculaCA.gov/Prepared. The City of Temecula offers pre-filled Preparedness Packs which include basic lifesaving essentials such as:

- Disaster Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger

- 4-in-1 Gas and Water Shutoff Tool

- Emergency Drinking Water

- First Aid Kit

- Important info on what to do in the event of a disaster

- And more! 

These Preparedness Packs are available for purchase (currently $45.99 which is the City's direct cost) at our Welcome Center (28690 Mercedes St Ste 101) or online here.

Defend Homes/Structures Against Wildfires by Creating a Safe Perimeter

Visit readyforwildfire.org for information shared above and other ways to protect your home, loved ones, and the wider community.

Do you know how to shut off your natural gas?

Visit SoCalGas for step by step directions.

NOTE: DO NOT turn off your meter unless you smell natural gas, hear the sound of gas escaping or see other signs of a leak--and ONLY if it's safe to do so. ALSO: Once you have shut off the natural gas at the meter, do not try to turn it back on yourself. If the natural gas service shutoff valve is closed, SoCalGas or another qualified professional should perform a safety inspection before the natural gas service is restored and appliance pilots are relit. Visit SoCalGas for information.

Fire Hydrant Maintenance

Rancho Water actively maintains all hydrants in its system. This includes continuous upkeep, such as testing hydrants and painting them regularly so they can be easily identifiable by emergency crews, and replacing any malfunctioning hydrant as quickly as possible. Read details here.

Temecula Citizen Corp CERT Trainings

March 14, 15, 16 - Teen

April 11, 12, 13 - Adult

Ronald J. Parks

Community Recreation Center

30875 Rancho Vista Road

Learn crucial emergency response skills at the upcoming CERT Training Course. Equip yourself with skills in search and rescue, victim carries, disaster psychology, incident command system (ICS), fire extinguisher use, disaster medical operations, and more.

Spots are limited! Register at TemeculaCA.gov/Register (keyword: CERT).

Interested in volunteering? Join the Temecula Citizen Corps to support our first responders!

The Temecula Citizen Corps (TCC) is a community emergency response team comprised of volunteers who participate in training and educational programs,offering direct support to Temecula's Sheriff and Fire Departments. Apply here.

Reunification Program



Have you heard of Riverside County Sherriff's Office Reunification Program?

The RSO Reunification Program is designed to help when members of the community with Autism, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Down Syndrome and more, go missing.

With this program, deputies and dispatchers have access to preregistered information, photos, possible destinations and even calming strategies at the time of the call. The goal is to expedite reunification as soon as possible.

To register, click here.

For more information check out our post and visit TemeculaCA.gov/FVP2.

Progress on the I-15 Construction

Watch this for the latest update on the I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvements Project Phase 2.

More information: TemeculaCA.gov/FVP2.

Online Permit Center

Need to make a trip to our Permit Center? You can save time and skip the line by visiting our website!

The following services are available online:

- Business License

- Building & Safety

- Fire Prevention

- Land Development/Public Works

- Planning Permits

Visit TemeculaCA.gov/PermitCenter.

Pickleball Complex Coming Soon to Ronald Reagan Sports Park

We are getting close to completing the Pickleball Courts at the Ronald Reagan Sports Park!

The latest update is:

- Fencing has been put up. 

- Gates and windscreen are to follow.

- Courts have been painted and are currently drying.*

- Painting stripes will follow.*

* Please stay off until the official opening to allow the courts and stripes to dry completely and avoid delays in having to re-paint. Thank you.

We anticipate opening the courts for public play in mid- to late-February. Official date will be posted soon. 

Proclamation Celebration

Thurs, Feb 13, 6 pm 

Council Chambers (41000 Main St)

To be presented during REDI Commission Meeting.

I AM A MAN Exhibit

Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960-1970

A collection of photographs that provide a vivid visual story of the evolution of the Civil Rights Movement and its integration into daily living in the American South.

Feb 4 - March 16, 2025

Temecula Valley Museum (28314 Mercedes St)

Chloé Arnold's Syncopated Ladies

A SOLD OUT mixed media concert featuring a diverse all-female cast celebrating sisterhood, the power of joy, and tap dance! 

Sat, Feb 8, 8 pm

Temecula Theater (42051 Main St)

Gallery Talk Civil Rights Movement, Featuring Joy Miller, lecturer and doctoral student specializing in African American History.

Sat, Feb 15, 12 pm-1:30 pm

Temecula Valley Museum (28314 Mercedes St)

Literature Display

Feb 2025

Ronald H Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Rd)

Check out a display of a variety of literature related to black history.

Southern California Edison (SCE) Frequently Asked Questions

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