Wildfire Preparedness
A wildfire is an unplanned fire that can occur in many areas (all natural areas unlike a home fire) like grasslands, forests and , prairies ( ready.gov)
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Dangers of a Wildfire
How to Stay Prepared During a Wildfire
Before
It’s important to prepare for a disaster before it even happens, so in case one does happen you
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Sign up for a community warning system like the EAS ( Emergency Alert System)
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Know an evacuation route
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Have a place where you can quickly take all important document
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Fire resistant materials within your houeholds
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Review Insurance
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Have enough supplies ready for your household and a first aid kit that can go into you car
During
Follow these rules to stay safe if you are ever in a Wildfire
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Pay attention to emergency alerts
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Call 9-1-1 if trapped
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Use an N95 mask to protect you from smoke
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Listen to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio , or local alerting systems
After
Even after a Wildfire has hit there still may be dangers and hazards that you should be aware of.
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Listen to authorities
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Avoids ash , charred trees, any damage from wildfire
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Send text messages to tell people if you are ok
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Document property damage Wear protective clothes when cleaning
