With temps rising as California heads into the summer months, https://www.cafirefoundation.org/ has a few tips for Fire Safety Prep:
GET READY:
- Clear dry vegetation and tall grass at least 100 ft. around your home
- Harden your home with fire-safe materials
- Watch for Red Flag Alerts, fire weather bulletins (weather.gov)
- Plan & practice at least two different evacuation routes
GET SET:
- Establish an “action plan” including critical phone numbers, meeting area
- Prepare an Evacuation Supply Kit
- • Prescriptions/eyeglasses
- • Copies of important documents
- • Food/water
- • First-aid kit
- • Extra phone chargers
- Verify Insurance coverage
GO:
- Leave lights on, turn off gas
- Put emergency supply kit in vehicle
- Evacuate early – don’t wait to be ordered
- If trapped, call 9-1-1