Evacuating tips in an instance of a fire

8/22/2016 (Permalink)

With the recent fires Every Home Owner should be prepared when an fire evacuation occurs;

• One, families should get together and plan an Emergency Evacuation Plan Checklist.
• Also make sure to be covered up when being evacuated so that you are protected against the heat and flying embers, wear for example:
  
  1. Long pants 
  2. Long sleeve shirts 
  3. possibly heavy shoes or boots
  4. a Bandanna to cover your mouth from smoke
• If you own any animals be sure to have evacuating essentials for them as well and be sure to take them with you. 
• if you feel that you will be evacuated here are some tips for early evacuation:
  
  1. shut all windows, doors 
  2. be sure to remove flammable shades, curtains 
  3. move the furniture towards the center of the room 
  4. make sure to leave your lights on so that the firefighters can see your home through smoke
  5. shut off air and other appliances off 
• for more information visit: www.readyforwildfire.org