Wildfires

• Sign up for your community's emergency warning system.
• Gather emergency supplies, including a N95 respirator mask that filters out particles in the air.
• If you have a pre-existing respiratory ailment, consult your physician.
• Keep important documents in a fireproof safe place.
• Know your community's evacuation plan.

Defend your space — create a buffer zone between your home and any surrounding flammable materials:

• Use fire-resistant roofing or siding materials
• Enclose spaces under porches and decks
• Replace mulch with decorative stone
• Use non-resinous or less flammable plants
• Prune trees and shrubs to remove dead or dying plant life
• Reduce the density and change the arrangement of landscaping
• Keep gutters and roof clear of leaves, pine needles, and other debris
• Store firewood and propane tanks away from the house

• Evacuate immediately if told to do so.
• If trapped, call 9-1-1 and give your location, but be aware that emergency response could be delayed or impossible. Turn on lights to help rescuers find you.
• Listen to, or watch, local media or news outlets.
• Use an N95 mask to help keep harmful particles out of the air you breathe.
• Close all windows and doors. Turn off air conditioning to keep smoke out.
• Move flammable furniture away from windows and exterior walls.

• Listen to authorities and do not return until told to do so. The area may be unsafe.
• Avoid hot ash, burned trees, shrubs, or other smoldering debris. The ground may contain heat pockets that can burn you, re-ignite, or cause another fire.
• Avoid breathing ash from the fire.
• Document property damage with photographs. Inventory your belongings and contact your insurance company for assistance.
• Wear a N95 mask, long sleeves, gloves, and sturdy shoes during cleanup.