How to create a wildfire action plan
There is no such thing as being too prepared for a wildfire. Tragedy can strike at any minute and having a Wildfire Action Plan in place can be a tremendous help in keeping you and your family safe.
A Wildfire Action Plan is a great resource for before, during and after a wildfire.
Here are some of the things ReadyForWildfire.org recommends for your Wildfire Action Plan.
Create an evacuation plan
- Designate an emergency meeting location outside the fire or hazard area
- Identify several different escape routes from your home and community. Practice these before a wildfire
- Have an evacuation plan for pets and livestock
- Create a Family Communication Plan
- This should include out-of-area friends or family as a point of contact to act as a single source of communication in the case of separation
READ: Preparing your home and emergency bag for wildfire evacuations
RELATED: Protecting your pets during a wildfire emergency
Be prepared
- Create an emergency supply kit and pet disaster kit
- Make a list of emergency contacts
- Make sure your family knows where your gas, electric and water main shut-offs are and how to shut them down
Remember the “Six Ps”
- People and pets
- Papers, phone numbers and important documents
- Prescriptions, vitamins and eyeglasses
- Pictures and irreplaceable memorabilia
- Personal computer hard drive and disks
- “Plastic” (credit cards) and cash
RELATED: Ready, Set, Go: Understanding wildfire evacuation levels
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