State Senator Cortese presents a commendation to The Villages at Wildfire Preparedness Day event

Villages receives state commendation at Wildfire Preparation Event, Ready Set Go 

As part of its commitment as a Firewise-recognized community, The Villages observed the National Wildfire Preparedness Day on the first Saturday in May. The event featured State Sena-tor Dave Cortese and a distinguished panel of experts, including San Jose Fire Captain Anthony Ibarra, Deputy Director Jay McAmis of the San Jose Office of Emergency Management, and Dr. Liz Dietz, Disaster Disability Integration Advisor for the American Red Cross Pacific Division.

Villages’ leaders, including Association Board Director Deb Gordon and Architectural Control Committee Chairman Jack McCarthy, also shared valuable insights on personal wildfire preparedness. Senator Cortese presented official commendations to the Villages Firewise/Fire Safety Committee, recognizing The Villages as the first Firewise community in San Jose. Councilmember