When Wildfire Threatens
In a wildfire emergency, you may suddenly have to leave home for an extended period with little warning. The best thing you can do is prepare well and have your evacuation plan ready.
Our 3-Step Escape Plan
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First Escape Route
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Second Escape Route
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Meeting Place
Notes
Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist
Your checklist
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Get low
Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.
If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.
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Be fast
A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.
Don't spend time trying to save possessions.
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Close doors
A closed door buys you time.
It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.
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Get out - stay out!
People have died by going back into a fire.
Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.