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Fire Pre-Evacuation Checklist

In case of Pre-Evacuation Notice:

If you've received a pre-evacuation notice, the following steps can improve your safety and expedite departure should an evacuation become necessary.

 

Inside the house:


• Gather medications
• Pack a bag with clothing and essentials
• Shut off air conditioning and fans
• Shut all windows and doors before leaving
• If you have time, gather paperwork and
  photographs that cannot be replaced

Outside the house:

• Gather flammable items and bring them inside (patio furniture, children’s toys,  door mats, trash cans, etc.)

• Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures. 

• Connect garden hoses to outside water valves or spigots for use by firefighters. 

• Fill water buckets and place them around the house.

• Don’t leave sprinklers or water running; this can affect critical water pressure

• Leave exterior lights on so your home is visible to firefighters in the smoke or darkness of night.

• Back your car into the driveway with vehicle loaded and all doors and windows closed.

• Carry your car keys with you.

Animals:


• Locate your pets and keep them nearby.
• Prepare livestock for transport and move them to a safe location early, before the evacuation notice comes
• Pack food and medications for your pets

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