What to Do in a Crisis PHOTO BY MAGNIFIC.COM A COLORADO WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS GUIDE Wildfires can spread quickly in Colorado, leaving little time to react. Taking a few simple steps before severe weather strikes can help your family stay safe and make recovery easier if wildfires rise.
Before a wildfire warning, you should: - Determine whether your home is in a high-risk wildfire area. - Learn local evacuation routes and alternate routes. - Sign up for county emergency alerts and notifications. - Know your insurance cover. - Keep photos or videos of belongings for claims. - Keep gas tanks at least half full during wildfire season.
that include: - Water - Non-perishable food - Prescription medications - First-aid kit - Flashlight and extra batteries - Portable phone charger/ power bank - Cash - Extra clothing and sturdy shoes - N95 masks (for smoke) - Personal hygiene items - Copies of important documents
- Create and maintain defensible space around structures: - Remove dead vegetation. - Trim tree branches away from roofs and chimneys. - Keep grass mowed and irrigated when possible. - Store firewood and propane tanks away from home. Emergency Go-Bags Families should prepare emergency go-bags for each family members
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