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How to Prepare for an Evacuation

5/8/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO urges you to Get Out and Stay Out during a fire!

Due to the recent devastating fires, it's best to be prepared in case of an evacuation. An evacuation can require immediate action. Here are a couple of steps from the CAL FIRE Ready for Wildfire, that can help you.

How to prepare for an Evacuation:

Inside the house

  • Shut all windows and doors, leaving them unlocked.
  • Remove flammable window shades, curtains and close metal shutters
  • Remove lightweight curtains
  • Move flammable furniture to the center of the room, away from windows and doors.
  • Shut off gas at the meter; turn off pilot lights.
  • Leave your lights on so firefighters can see your house under smoky conditions.
  • Shut off the air conditioning.

Outside

  • Gather up flammable items from the exterior of the house and bring them inside (Patio furniture, children's toys, door mats, trash cans, etc.) or place them in your pool.
  • Turn off propane tanks.
  • 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 on or water running, they can affect critical water pressure.
  • Have a ladder available and place it at the corner of the house for firefighters to quickly access your roof.
  • Patrol your property and monitor the fire situation. Don't wait for an evacuation order if you feel threatened.

Animals

  • Locate your pets and keep them nearby.
  • Prepare farm animals for transport and think about moving them to a safe location early.

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