Ready, Set, Go!
Ready
Nothing is guaranteed, but you can help ready your home and property to survive a wildfire by taking the following steps:
1. Create defensible space around your home and property
2. Harden your home to protect it from embers
We have found the following guide to be most informative with descriptive action items on the Fire Safe Sonoma site and you can also visit Ready for Wild Fire for additional information
1. Create defensible space around your home and property
2. Harden your home to protect it from embers
We have found the following guide to be most informative with descriptive action items on the Fire Safe Sonoma site and you can also visit Ready for Wild Fire for additional information
Set
- Create a Wildfire Action Plan that includes evacuation planning for your home, family and pets.
- Assemble an Emergency Supply Kit for each person in your household.
- Fill-out a Family Communication Plan that includes important evacuation and contact information.
Go!
- Review your Evacuation Plan Checklist.
- Ensure your Emergency Supply Kit is in your vehicle.
- Cover-up to protect against heat and flying embers. Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, heavy shoes/boots, cap, dry bandanna for face cover, goggles or glasses. 100% cotton is preferable.
- Locate your pets and take them with you.
For more information, visit http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Go-Evacuation-Guide/
