Remember Smokey the Bear? Listen to what he has to say:
- Obey burn bans.
- Avoid activities that cause open flames or sparks.
- Properly discard cigarettes – do not throw them from vehicles.
- If you smell smoke or see fire, move in a direction opposite the fire immediately.
- If you see a wildfire and haven’t received evacuation orders yet, call 9-1-1. Don’t assume that someone else has already called.
- If ordered to evacuate during a wildfire, do it immediately- make sure and tell someone where you are going and when you have arrived.
- Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the route to take and have plan of where you will go. Check-in with your friends and family.
- Many communities have text or email alerting systems for emergency notifications. To find out what alerts are available in your area, search the Internet with your town, city, or county name and the word “alerts.”
- If you or someone you are with has been burned, call 9-1-1 or seek help immediately; cool and cover burns to reduce chance of further injury or infection.
- Monitor TV and Radio. You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
- Keep your car fueled, in good condition, and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.