Wildfires
● Set up defense zones around your home and property.
● Remove gas, oil, propane, and other sources of fuels from within 30 feet of your property, as well as
Garbage and yard waste.
● Reduce vegetation from 30-100 feet of your property, trim trees, remove stray branches, and clear
driveways.
● Remove tree and shrub canopies that patch together within 200 feet of any structure.
● Use fire-resistant construction materials when renovating or building new homes.
● Find an outdoor water source with a hose that can reach any area of your property.
● Stay informed of weather conditions and other emergencies that may cause a wildfire.
● Evacuate immediately once a notice has been issued to avoid your evacuation route being blocked.
● Keep N95 respirators in your emergency kit, for more information, visit CDC.gov
● Listen to authorities to find out when it is safe to return home and whether water is safe to drink.
● Avoid hot ash, charred trees, smoldering debris, and live embers. The ground may contain heat
pockets that can burn you or spark another fire.
Be proactive in your safety. Please visit Ready.gov
