Wildfire Action Plan

Your Wildfire Action Plan Checklist

Create an evacuation plan that includes:

A designated emergency meeting location outside the fire or hazard area. This is critical to determine who has safely evacuated from the affected area.
Several different escape routes from your home and community. Practice these often so everyone in your family is familiar in case of emergency.
Have an evacuation plan for pets and large animals such as horses and other livestock.
A Family Communication Plan that designates an out-of-area friend or relative as a point of contact to act as a single source of communication among family members in case of separation. (It is easier to call or message one person and let them contact others than to try and call everyone when phone, cell, and internet systems can be overloaded or limited during a disaster.)

Be Prepared:

Have fire extinguishers on hand and train your family how to use them (check expiration dates regularly).
Ensure that your family knows where your gas, electric, and water main shut-off controls are located and how to safely shut them down in an emergency.
Assemble an Emergency "Go" Kit for each person, as recommended by the American Red Cross.
Maintain a list of emergency contact numbers posted near your phone and in your emergency supply kit.
Have a portable radio or scanner so you can stay updated on the fire.
Tell your neighbors about Ready, Set, Go! and your Wildfire Action Plan.

GO Early ! Evacuation Guide :

Review your family's Wildfire Action
Ensure your Emergency "Go" Kit is in your vehicle
Cover and protect against heat and flying embers. Wear long sleeve shirt, long pants, heavy shoes, cap, dry bandana for face and googles or glasses. 100% cotton is best.
Locate your children and pets and take with you.