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Protect Your Family and Home from Wildfires

Disaster Response
Contact: Jonathan Falk
[email protected]
Director, Disaster Operations
(202) 266-8005

If you live in an area that is at risk for wildfires, it’s important that you take a few steps now to ensure you are prepared if you need to quickly evacuate. Basic emergency preparation tips that all households should follow include:

  • Creating an
  • Developing an if you need to quickly leave your home

The American Red Cross offers three basic tips to follow if wildfires are reported in your area:

  • Listen to local area radio, NOAA radio or TV stations for the latest wildfire information.
  • Be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice. You can use the to track current fires and find open shelters.
  • Check your emergency kit and replenish any items missing or in short supply, especially medications or medical supplies.

Resources

  • from the provides tips to safeguard both the inside and outside of your home from fire.
  • from the helps you develop escape routes that the entire household should practice.
  • provides tips on how to stay safe when a wildfire threatens.
  • Cal Fire provides an after a wildfire.