Evacuation Tips
  • If a wildfire is threatening your area, listen to your radio for updated reports and evacuation information
  • Confine pets to one room and make plans to take care of them in the event of evacuation
  • Remove important documents, mementos, etc. from the possible fire area
  • When evacuating, wear protective clothing: sturdy shoes, cotton or woolen clothing, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, gloves, and a handkerchief to protect your face
  • Choose a route away from the fire if possible. Watch for changes in the speed and direction of the fire and smoke
  • Take a disaster supply kit containing:
    • a supply of drinking water
    • change of clothing and footwear for each member of the family
    • a blanket or sleeping bag for each person
    • a first aid kit that also includes any prescription medications
    • emergency tools including a battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries
    • an extra set of car keys and credit cards, cash or traveler's checks
    • extra pairs of eyeglasses and other
    • special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members
 
Preparing Your Home in the Event of a Wildfire

As time permits, complete as many of the following preparations as possible.  Do not jeopardize your life. No material item is worth a life.

  • Remove combustible materials from around structures.
  • Close or cover outside vents and shutters.Position garden hoses so they reach the entire house.
  • Place large, full water containers around the house.
  • Place a ladder against the roof of the house on the opposite side of the approaching wildfire. Place a Garden hose near the ladder, prepared as described previously.
  • Place portable pumps near available water supplies, such as pools, hot tubs, creeks, etc.
  • Close all windows and doors. Do not lock them.
  • Close all inside doors.
  • Turn on a light in each room, and all outside lights.
  • Leave them on even during daylight hours.
  • Fill tubs, sinks and any other containers with water.
  • Shut off the gas at the outside meter of the propane tank.
  • Remove lace, nylon or any other drapes and curtains made from light material. Close Venetian blinds, heavy drapes or fire-resistant window coverings.
  • Move overstuffed furniture into the center of the house, away from windows and sliding glass doors.
  • Park your car in the garage, facing out. Close the windows but do not lock the doors. Leave the keys in the ignition.
  • Close the garage door but leave it unlocked.
  • Close or cover outside vents and shutters.Position garden hoses so they reach the entire house.
  • Place large, full water containers around the house.
  • Place a ladder against the roof of the house on the opposite side of the approaching wildfire. Place a Garden hose near the ladder, prepared as described previously.
  • Place portable pumps near available water supplies, such as pools, hot tubs, creeks, etc.
  • Close all windows and doors. Do not lock them.
  • Close all inside doors.
  • Turn on a light in each room, and all outside lights.
  • Leave them on even during daylight hours.
  • Fill tubs, sinks and any other containers with water.
  • Shut off the gas at the outside meter of the propane tank.
  • Remove lace, nylon or any other drapes and curtains made from light material. Close Venetian blinds, heavy drapes or fire-resistant window coverings.
  • Move overstuffed furniture into the center of the house, away from windows and sliding glass doors.
  • Park your car in the garage, facing out. Close the windows but do not lock the doors. Leave the keys in the ignition.
  • Close the garage door but leave it unlocked.