Before

Wildfire Plan

• Make an emergency evacuation plan. Know the available routes away from your home.
• Pack a go-bag with important essentials including:
  • First aid
  • Toiletries
  • Map (in the event of cell service interruptions or dead batteries)
  • Non-perishable food
  • Water
  • Important family documents like your insurance, and identification, etc.

Prepare your home

• Clear brush and landscaping that can ignite away from your home:
  • You can also take action with defensible landscaping. Learn more about the steps to take here
  • Fire resistant landscaping is another step you can take to protect your home. Learn more about that process here.
• Keep your gutters clean and clear by removing dry pine needles, leaves and other debris regularly.
• Review your insurance policy and make sure the list of your home’s content is up to date.

During

• Take all evacuation orders seriously. If an order is issued leave as soon as possible.
• Wear protective clothing such as long sleeves, pants, boots, goggles or sunglasses, and a bandana or rag for face cover.
• Grab your go-bag and any medications you might need.
• Use extreme caution when driving around areas affected by wildfire. While roads normally act as a natural firebreak, there is no guarantee that the fire will not cross or “jump” the road.

After

Going back home

• Wait until officials say it’s safe to return home.
• Remain watchful of potential hotspots in your yard or home. Hot spots may still exist and can flare up without warning.
• If you still smell smoke, alert authorities and leave the property.

Cleaning up

• Alert your insurance company and follow their instructions before you begin cleaning up. Once you’re cleared to cleanup:
  • Wear protective gear to prevent dust inhalation.
  • Discard items that were exposed to smoke, or soot.