What should you do before a wildfire?

Prepare Your Home For A Wildfire

Rake leaves, dead limbs and twigs, and clear out all flammable vegetation.
Remove leaves and rubbish from under structures.
Thin a 15-foot space between tree crowns, and remove limbs within 15 feet of the ground.
Remove dead branches that extend over the roof.

What should you do to prepare for a fire?

Top Tips for Fire Safety

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
Test smoke alarms every month.
Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP.

How can people prepare in advance for wildfires?

Create a fire-resistant zone that is free of leaves, debris or flammable materials for at least 30 feet from your home. Designate a room that can be closed off from outside air. Close all doors and windows. Set up a portable air cleaner to keep indoor pollution levels low when smoky conditions exist.

What should we do before during and after fire?

Gather and clear items around the house that are potentially flammable, including: dead vegetation, leaves and debris; ✔ Store flammable or combustible materials in safety containers away from the home; ✔ Move your BBQ propane tank away from the house; and, ✔ Build any future repairs out of fire-resistant materials.

What do you do after fire hazard?

What to do after a house fire

Find a safe place to stay.
Contact your insurance agent.
Protect your home.
Take care of your pets.
Get a copy of the fire report.
Address your finances.
Recover your possessions.
Take care of your family’s mental health.

What is the correct way to respond to a fire alarm?

Evacuate the building to the outside and warn others of the fire on the way out. Once you have reached a safe area, call 911. Never re-enter the building. Seek out the first arriving personnel, police officer, fire fighter, EMT, and give them the specific location of the fire or smoke.