Oak Shores Firewise & Boating Safety Event
April 25 | Oak Shores Clubhouse | Lake Nacimiento
The Oak Shores community is coming together on April 25th for an important and engaging day focused on wildfire preparedness, home safety, and boating awareness. Hosted by the Oak Shores Community Association in partnership with Fire Safe SLO, this event is designed to bring residents, families, and visitors together to learn, connect, and take action toward a safer community.
As highlighted in the event flyer , this will be more than just a meeting, it is a full community experience featuring safety demonstrations, expert speakers, food, and entertainment.
A Community Focused on Preparedness
Wildfire risk continues to be a reality across San Luis Obispo County, especially in communities like Oak Shores that sit within high fire hazard areas. Events like this are critical to ensuring residents understand not only the risks, but also the actions they can take today to better protect their homes, families, and neighbors.
This year’s agenda builds on last year’s success and brings together a strong lineup of local experts and agencies.
Event Highlights & Speaker Topics
Attendees will hear from a range of professionals and agencies, covering key topics including:
- Welcome & Community Updates
Kickoff to bring everyone together and outline the importance of local preparedness. - CAL FIRE & Captain Cal
Updates on wildfire conditions, response capabilities, and what residents should expect during a fire event. - Insurance Insights
Understanding the current insurance landscape and how home hardening and defensible space can impact coverage. - Home Hardening & Defensible Space
Practical, real world steps residents can take to reduce wildfire risk around their homes. - Evacuation Preparedness & Planning
One of the most critical components of the day, focused on:- Knowing your evacuation routes
- Understanding warning vs order terminology
- Preparing your household and go bags
- Planning for limited access roadways and high demand scenarios
Live Demonstrations & Family Friendly Atmosphere
In addition to the speakers, the event will feature:
- SLO County Fire Department equipment displays and safety demonstrations
- Firewise USA program information
- Boating safety awareness for Lake Nacimiento users
- Food vendors and shaved ice
- Live entertainment
- A 50/50 raffle
The event is open to all, whether you arrive by boat, car, or even swim in, making it a true Oak Shores community gathering.
Why This Event Matters
Preparedness is not something that happens during an emergency, it happens long before it.
Events like this help bridge the gap between planning and action by giving residents clear, actionable steps they can take immediately. Whether it is improving defensible space, understanding evacuation timing, or simply knowing where to go and how to get there, every piece of information shared can make a difference.
In communities with limited ingress and egress, like Oak Shores, early awareness and coordinated action are critical. The more prepared each household is, the stronger and safer the entire community becomes.
Join Us
April 25 at 11:00 AM
Oak Shores Clubhouse
Lake Nacimiento
Come out, bring your family, meet your neighbors, and take an active role in making Oak Shores a safer, more resilient community.