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Emergency Preparedness for Wildfires

WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS

Wildfires can quickly become life-threatening and cause serious hazards with dire consequences. Learn what to do to keep you and your loved ones safe.

Before a Wildfire…

Protect Your Family

Make sure you have access to a local radio news station or an emergency service channel in your local area:

  • Search for an application (app) for the local radio station and/or emergency service channel in the Apple Store or on Google Play
  • Purchase a battery-powered or hand-crank NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NOAA Radio)

Be prepared to evacuate quickly. Locate a local emergency shelter ahead of time and know your routes and safe destinations. Set that emergency shelter as the family meeting place. Pack a to-go bag which should include:

  • medications and cash
  • extra clothing – in case you have to evacuate
  • flashlights, cell phones, portable chargers and radios plus extra batteries
  • a first aid kit
  • bottled water

Protect Your Home

  • Enroll in wildfire protection service offered by your insurance carrier.
  • Store outdoor equipment and patio furniture to prevent an ember from catching and spreading the fire.
  • Reduce fuel around your home such as a woodpile, undergrowth or grass welcome mats.
  • Close structure entryways, garage doors and windows.
  • Clean gutters and roofs of debris.
  • Install a water tank, pumps or sprinkler systems for use in the event of a wildfire.
  • Turn off utilities – if told to do so by authorities – to prevent damage to your home or within the community. Note, all gas shut/turned off must be turned back on by a professional.
  • Keep insurance policies, documents, and other valuables in a safe-deposit box – you may need quick, easy access to these documents.
  • Take a few minutes to document the contents of your home with digital pictures or video and create a room by room inventory list.

During a Wildfire…

  • Listen to local area radio, NOAA Radio or television stations for the latest information and updates.
  • Never go back to an impacted area. Winds and fire are extremely unpredictable and may cut off all escape routes.

After a Wildfire…

Follow Safety Guidelines after the Wildfire has been contained
  • Only return to your residence when authorities say it is safe to do so.
  • Continue listening to local news or NOAA Radio for updated information and instructions.

Safety Precautions At Home

  • Keep away from loose or dangling power lines. Report them to the power company immediately.
  • Inspect your home’s structure, utilities and systems after a wildfire:
  • Take pictures of home damage, both of the buildings and their contents, for insurance purposes.

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