Talk to local fire department personnel about preparing your home for a wildland fire threat. Work to prepare your property by creating DEFENSIBLE SPACE:

• Clean up or relocate combustible material from around your home.
• Keep grass mowed short.
• Trim trees and bushes, allowing ample space between your home and landscape vegetation.

BE ALERT. Stay informed about the latest news and information, including updates from local media, fire departments, and local public safety authorities.

Prepare a GO BAG and include items from the 5 P's of Evacuation.

Create your own EVACUATION PLAN:

• Plan and practice multiple exit routes from your home and neighborhood.
• Assign a meeting place in case you are seperated.
• Make sure you're familiar with your local emergency notification and evacuation systems.

• LEAVE NOW!
• Get your "go kit" and execute you evacuation plan.
• Leave well before the impending threat reaches your community or neighborhood.
• Cooperate with local authorities during evacuation and re-entry processes.