FIRE SEASON is no longer a "season". In our area we must be fire safe all year long. 

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Long before fire threatens, plan your evacuation. When evacuation seems likely, put your plan into action.

 

Make a list of items you want to take with you during an evacuation. Here’s an example, but prepare your own list:

 

• Have a flashlight & battery operated radio on hand

• Prescriptions / medications

• Eyeglasses

• Important documents (birth certificates, passports, insurance papers & inventory)

• Personal financial records (Cash/Credit Cards)

• Phone & address books, tax  records, computer back up drives, school, vaccination records, photos, art.

• Jewelry

• Pet, pet food, leash, carrier

• Child’s favorite toy

• Change of clothes

• other...

 

1. Keep your “Important Stuff” list handy, on the fridge, for example.

2. Keep boxes ready for collecting things on your list.

3. Prepare an emergency supply kit (see below).

4. Have a corded phone in the house. Cordless home phones do not work when the power is out.

5. Copy all important documents and store with a friend or family out of the area.

6. Keep a regular/paper address book in addition to what may be stored in your computer or cell phone as this equipment may not work if power is out or towers are down.

7. During fire season, always have at least half a tank of gas in your car. Gas stations may not operate if power goes out. And you may not be able to evacuate by the shortest route out of your area.