Wildfire Preparation Checklist
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Prepare Yourself
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People and Pets – gather up, dress in cotton long sleeves & pants, bring gloves, hat, goggles/safety glasses, and bandana. Bring a towel to wrap pet in.
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Prescriptions
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Plastic (credit cards, ATM cards, cash)
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Papers, Phone #’s
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Personal computing devices and chargers
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Pictures, small valuables, and irreplaceable memorabilia
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Put Emergency supply kit in vehicle
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Food/water for 3 days, including pets
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Maps
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Extra clothing/outerwear
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Glasses/contact lenses
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Extra keys
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First Aid Kit
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Flashlight
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Toiletries/Sanitary supplies
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Fire extinguisher
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Emergency blanket
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Plan your evacuation
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Which vehicles – fuel?
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Which escape route
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Where to meet
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Designate an out of area point of contact
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Protect your home
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Close all windows, remove combustible shades/curtains shades
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Remove propane tank from grill and place away from house
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Shutoff propane to house
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Remove combustibles from decks and place indoors – cushions, doormats, wooden ornaments, firewood, etc
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Place gardens sprinklers on roof & leave ladder in place and/or leave garden hose in visible location for firefighters. Do not turn on.
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Fill buckets with water and leave visible in front of house
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Shut off all electrical except for well/water supply
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Cut trees/shrubs/flowers next to house or deck and throw debris away from house
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Leave house unlocked so firefighters can gain access
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Check on your neighbors
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Practice – don’t do this for the first time in an actual emergency