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ARE YOU READY?<\/h1>

Click here<\/a> for a .pdf version of this information)<\/p>

METHODS USED TO NOTIFY OF AN EVACUATION  (IF THERE IS TIME!)<\/h3>

\u2022Reverse 911.<\/p>

\u2022Sheriff or CHP Patrol Cars.<\/p>

\u2022Helicopters.<\/p>

\u2022Door to door.<\/p>

GET READY<\/h3>

The first thing you must do is make a list of important items (things that cannot be left behind)<\/p>

\u2022Enough cash for you and your family for several days<\/p>

\u2022Medications, Prescriptions, eyeglasses<\/p>

\u2022Important documents, (birth certificates, tax records)<\/p>

\u2022Photos, art, jewelry and other important mementos<\/p>

\u2022If you have pets, remember to bring pet food, leash and pet carrier(s)<\/p>

\u2022Computers or backup disks of your important files<\/p>

WAYS TO PREPARE AHEAD IF FIRE CONDITIONS ARE HIGH TO EXTREME<\/h3>

\u2022Move combustibles and firewood AWAY from your home\u2019s exterior. (Do this anyways as good practice!!)<\/p>

\u2022Close fireplace doors and damper.<\/p>

\u2022Back your car into the garage (facing out) and leave the keys in the ignition.<\/p>

\u2022Keep the garage door closed until you are ready to leave.<\/p>

\u2022Disconnect the electric garage door(s) from the motor.<\/p>

\u2022Keep your \u201cTo Go\u201d kit by the door, or in the car.<\/p>

BEFORE YOU GO (ONLY IF TIME PERMITS)<\/h3>

\u2022Close all windows and doors (inside and out)<\/p>

\u2022Shut off air conditioners and heating units<\/p>

\u2022Move furniture, curtains and draperies away from windows<\/p>

\u2022Shut off gas meter or propane tanks<\/p>

\u2022Disconnect motors on automatic gates and leave open and unlocked<\/p>

\u2022Fill trash cans and buckets with water, leave around exterior of house<\/p>

\u2022Soak rags, towels and small rugs in water to help extinguish small embers<\/p>

\u2022Attach garden hoses to spigots outside<\/p>

\u2022Place a ladder against the house on the opposite side from where the fire is approaching.<\/p>

\u2022Apply plywood over eave vents, subfloor vents, roof vents and windows.<\/p>

\u2022Turn all the lights on in your home (this will make your house more visible to firefighters in dense smoke.)<\/p>

\u2022Remove combustible fencing that leads to structures. (This can act as a wick if your home has good clearance otherwise.)<\/p>

WHAT TO EXPECT<\/h3>

\u2022Heavy smoke.<\/p>

\u2022Flying embers and fire brands.<\/p>

\u2022Extremely heavy traffic.<\/p>

\u2022Panicked drivers.<\/p>

\u2022Abandoned vehicles.<\/p>

GET GOING<\/h3>

\u2022Review your special needs plan \u2013 does a neighbor need assistance? Are your pets ready to go?<\/p>

\u2022Close your garage door behind you.<\/p>

\u2022Leave all access gates open.<\/p>

\u2022Can you carpool with a neighbor to reduce cars on the road?<\/p>

\u2022Drive safely and cautiously.<\/p>

\u2022Keep headlights on and windows rolled up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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