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Prior to a wildfire arriving in your immediate area, it’s important that you check off those things that may be important to protecting your family and your property. Review the checklist on this page, but download it and use it prior to evacuating:

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  • Alert family and neighbors of the impending fire risk.
  • Dress in appropriate clothing (i.e., clothing made from natural fibers, such as cotton, and work boots). Have goggles and a dry bandana or N95 mask ready.
  • Ensure that you have your emergency GO kit that includes all vital items, such as a battery powered radio, spare batteries, emergency contact numbers, and quantities of drinking water.
  • Stay tuned to your TV or local radio stations for updates, and/or check local emergency response websites.
  • Remain close to your house, stay hydrated, and keep an eye on your family and pets until you are ready to leave.

Inside Checklist

  • Shut all windows and doors, leaving them unlocked.
  • Remove flammable window shades and curtains and close metal shutters.
  • Remove lightweight curtains.
  • Move flammable furniture to the center of the room, away from windows and doors.
  • Shut off gas at the meter. Turn off pilot lights.
  • Leave your lights on so firefighters can see your house in smoky conditions.
  • Shut off the air conditioning, or any fans that may be on (check for auto schedules).

Outside Checklist

  • Move flammable items from the exterior of your home and bring them inside (e.g., patio furniture, children’s toys, door mats, etc.) or place them in a swimming pool, if available.
  • Turn off propane tanks and make certain they’re 30 feet away from your home.
  • Don’t leave sprinklers on or water running - they will waste essential water pressure.
  • Leave all exterior house lights on.
  • Back your vehicle into the driveway. Make certain windows are closed and the doors are unlocked.
  • Have an extension ladder handy, in case you need to use it for access to the roof.
  • Patrol your property and extinguish any small fires you may find.
  • Prior to any evacuation order, position containers (one gallon or more) of water at all corners of your home.
  • If you haven’t hardened the vents in your home, you can (time permitting), close off attic and ground vents with pre-cut plywood.
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