Here are some steps you can take to prepare your family, home, and property in the event of a wildfire.
September is National Preparedness Month.
Here are some steps you can take to prepare your family, home, and property in the event of a wildfire. This information can also be found in our Wildland Fire Preparedness Guide. The recommended actions are organized into Ready, Set and Go, in accordance with the national wildfire preparedness program of the same name.
Ready
- Prepare you home and property to survive a wildfire. Follow the ‘Keep your home safe’ link to learn more.
- Sign up for emergency notifications at Boco911alert.com . If you haven’t registered, you will not receive vital emergency notifications!
- Create a family disaster plan. Be sure to include your pets in your plan.
- Check with your insurance agent to be sure your home is properly insured for damage sustained by a wildfire.
- Designate evacuations routes that lead to a safe meeting spot.
- Create a ‘go bag’. Please see the Wildland Fire Preparedness Guide for a suggested list of items to include in your go-bag. It is recommended to scan and save important documents and photos on a removable hard drive.
Set
- Do not wait to be told to evacuate. Be proactive by initiating your family disaster plan early
- Monitor Boulderodm for updates
Here is a list of ‘If time allows’ preparedness measures:
- Close windows and doors
- Move combustible items (patio furniture, grill, firewood) to center of lawn
- Leave exterior lights on
- Leave sprinklers, garden hoses, and ladders in plain view
- Alert family and neighbors
- Leave a note on your front door with contact information
Go!
- When to leave: Do not wait to be advised to leave. If advised to leave, follow your action plan and do so quickly.
- Where to go: To the location pre-determined in your Family Disaster Plan or Ready, Set, Go Action Plan
- What to take: Bring your ‘go bag’
- Stay aware of the situation and follow your plan. Boulderodm.gov is a good source for emergency information.