Wildfire
Wildfires move faster than you think. Embers travel miles ahead of flame fronts, and air quality can become hazardous even when fire is distant. Prepare early, evacuate early.
Immediate Action Protocol
Execute these immediate safety steps in chronological sequence when this hazard threatens your area.
Sign up for local emergency alerts and download the Watch Duty app for real-time intel.
Create defensible space: clear combustibles within 30 feet of structures.
Prepare a grab-and-go kit with documents, medications, and irreplaceables.
Seal vents and openings with duct tape if you shelter in place. Keep N95 masks accessible.
Identify two evacuation routes and a meeting point outside the hazard zone.
Priority Gear for Wildfire
Guidance for this protocol draws upon public safety documentation provided by:
- Ready.gov Wildfires
- USFA Wildfire Preparedness
- AirNow.gov Fire and Smoke Map