What you should do before a wildfire starts from the American Red Cross –
You may have to leave your home quickly to stay safe. Know where you will go, how you will get there, and where you will stay. Have different escape routes from your home and community. Practice these routes so everyone in your household is familiar with them. Be sure to understand how your community will respond to a wildfire.
Be Ready to Evacuate Quickly –
Evacuate means going from an unsafe place to a safe place –
• You may have to leave your home quickly to stay safe.
• Know where you will go, how you will get there, and where you will stay.
• Have different escape routes from your home and community.
• Practice these routes so everyone in your household is familiar with them.
• Be sure to understand how your community will respond to a wildfire.
• Have an evacuation plan for pets and livestock.
• Ensure your gas tank is full and you are ready to leave at a moment’s notice
Plan to Stay Connected –
The most important information will come from your local government.
• Authorities will let you know when you should leave to stay safe.
• Sign up for free emergency alerts from your local government.
• Have a backup battery or a way to charge your cell phone.
• Have a battery-powered radio.
• Plan to monitor weather conditions and fires near you.
Gather Emergency Supplies in Advance –
Gather food, water, and medicine. Stores and pharmacies might be closed. Organize belongings into a Go-Kit in case you need to leave quickly.
• Go-Kit: 3 days of supplies that you can easily carry with you.
• Have a 1-month supply of medication in a child-proof container.
• Keep personal, financial, and medical records safe and easy to access.
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