Wildfire evacuation and post-fire security in San Diego
When you are ordered out, your home or business sits empty and everyone knows it. We watch it, photograph it every day and tell you what we see until you are back.
- Same day when available
- Daily photo reports
- Regular rates in an emergency
Can I hire security to watch my property during a wildfire evacuation?
Yes. MT Security & Investigations provides property watch during wildfire evacuations and security for fire-damaged property across San Diego County. Officers deploy the same day when available and when authorities allow access. Owners receive a daily report with dated photos for insurance. Neighbors can share one patrol. Call (619) 765-2222.
If you are evacuating right now.
Leave when you are told to. Your life comes first, and nothing below is worth staying for.
Go
Follow the evacuation order. Take people, pets, medications and documents.
Lock up and photograph
If there is time, lock doors, windows and gates and take quick photos of each room for insurance.
Call us from somewhere safe
(619) 765-2222. Tell us the address and how to reach you.
We watch the property
As soon as authorities allow access to the area, an officer checks it and sends you photos.
Keep the reports
Your insurer will want dated documentation of the condition of the property.
What we do.
Evacuated homes and businesses
Patrol or a posted officer where access is allowed. We follow every instruction from the Sheriff, police and CAL FIRE.
Neighborhood plans
A street or an HOA can share one or two officers. It costs far less per home.
Daily photo and status report
Dated photos and a written note every day, sent by text or email.
Fire-damaged property
Burned and partly burned structures draw scavengers and scam contractors. We keep people off the lot until you and your adjuster have been through it.
Pet and property checks
When it is safe and you ask, we check on animals and property you had to leave.
Documentation for your claim
Reports written so an adjuster can use them.
Cost
Rates are our regular guard rates. California law limits price increases during a declared emergency, and we follow it.
| Service | Rate | What that covers |
|---|---|---|
| Unarmed officer | $18 to $35 | Per hour, four-hour minimum. |
| Shared neighborhood patrol | Split | One officer's cost divided among the homes covered. |
| Fire-damaged site, ongoing | From $1,800 | Per month for scheduled inspections. |
Common questions
Can security guards enter an evacuation zone?
Only when and where authorities allow it. Access rules change by the hour during a fire. We coordinate with law enforcement and never ask an officer to cross a closure.
How fast can you deploy?
The same day when an officer is available and the area is accessible. During large fires demand is high, so call early: (619) 765-2222.
Is looting really a risk during evacuations?
Yes. Law enforcement agencies make burglary and looting arrests in evacuated areas during most major California fires. Empty neighborhoods with police focused on the fire are an obvious target.
Can my neighbors and I share the cost?
Yes. One officer can cover a street or a small community. This is the most affordable way to do it.
Will my insurance pay for security?
Some policies reimburse reasonable costs to protect property after a loss. Ask your adjuster. Our dated reports help either way.
Do you secure commercial property after a fire?
Yes. Retail, offices, warehouses and job sites, including board-up coordination.
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Get your quote in writing
No sales call, no pressure. Tell us the property, the hours and the problem. We answer with a fixed price and a start date.
- Written quote, usually within two hours
- Most posts start in 24 to 48 hours. Same-day when it is urgent.
- Month-to-month available. No long lock-in to get started.
- The price we quote is the price you pay
Prefer to talk? (619) 765-2222, any hour.