Fire Safety Tips Amidst Temperatures Rising

With temps rising as California heads into the summer months, https://www.cafirefoundation.org/ has a few tips for Fire Safety Prep: 

GET READY: 

1. Clear dry vegetation and tall grass at least 100 ft. around your home 
2. Harden your home with fire-safe materials 
3. Watch for Red Flag Alerts, fire weather bulletins (weather.gov) 
4. Plan & practice at least two different evacuation routes

GET SET: 

1. Establish an “action plan” including critical phone numbers, meeting area
2. Prepare an Evacuation Supply Kit
   1. • Prescriptions/eyeglasses
   2. • Copies of important documents
   3. • Food/water
   4. • First-aid kit
   5. • Extra phone chargers
3. Verify Insurance coverage

GO: 

1. Leave lights on, turn off gas
2.  Put emergency supply kit in vehicle
3. Evacuate early – don’t wait to be ordered
4. If trapped, call 9-1-1