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ildfires are exploding across the West and can happen at any time in the Tahoe Sierra. Everyone – from residents to visitors – need to be ready to evacuate in the event of an emergency. Being prepared in advance with these tips will help you leave quickly if in the event of a disaster. Each family’s plan will be different, depending on a variety of issues, needs and situations.
RESOURCES Cal Fire | readyforwildfire.org Create a disaster kit | redcross.org Create a home wildfire checklist | readyforwildfire.org
Find more wildfire safety info at TheTahoeWeekly.com
Current fire conditions & restrictions | tahoelivingwithfire.com Nevada Fire Info | nevadafireinfo.org
WILDFIRE ACTION PLAN
Prepare for a disaster | tahoelivingwithfire.com/get-prepared
• Meet with household members. Explain dangers to children and work as a team to prepare. • Discuss what to do about power outages and personal injuries. • Post emergency phone numbers near phones. • Learn how to turn off the water, gas and electricity. • Select a safe meeting point in case you are separated. • Complete a family communications plan that includes contact information for family members, work and school. • Teach children how to make phone calls. • Complete an inventory of home contents and photograph/video the house and landscape. Place files in your Go Bag and store a second copy elsewhere. • Identify escape routes and safe places. Draw an escape plan highlighting two routes out of each room. Be sure everyone in your family knows them. • Prepare an EVACUATED sign. Select a site to post signs where they will be clearly visible from the street. • Prepare to address the special needs of vulnerable populations, including the elderly and people with medical problems or disabilities. THE TAHOE WEEKLY’S
Truckee Travel Alert | visittruckeetahoe.com
• If the family member is dependent upon medications, equipment or has special dietary needs, plan to bring those items with you. Documentation about insurance and medical conditions should also accompany the person. • Plan transportation in advance for anyone with special needs. • Make sure dogs and cats wear properly fitted collars with identification, vaccination, microchip and license tags. • Exchange veterinary information with neighbors and file a permission slip with the veterinarian authorizing emergency care for your animals. • Make sure all vehicles, trailers and pet carriers needed for evacuation are serviced and ready to be used. • Assemble a pet Go Bag. If you anticipate an extended evacuation at an emergency shelter or your family is returning to a home without functioning electricity and water, consider also creating a disaster supplies kit. Find information at redcross.org. Always keep a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight near your bed and handy in case of a sudden evacuation at night.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Wildfire Evacuation Checklist | livingwithfire.com
Alpine County | alpinecountyca.gov
Un Kit De Suministros De Emergencia | readyforwildfire.org
GUIDE & EVACUATION ROUTES
Incline Village & Crystal Bay | nltfpd.org
SIGN UP FOR
EMERGENCY ALERTS
North Lake Tahoe & West Shore | bit.ly/3CRDgtG
Alpine County | alpinecountyca.gov
South Lake Tahoe area | southtahoeemergencyguide.com
City of South Lake Tahoe | cityofslt.us
Tahoe Donner | tahoedonner.com Truckee | truckeefire.org
Douglas County | douglascountynv.gov
Hard copies available at local fire districts
El Dorado County | ready.edso.org Nevada County | mynevadacounty.com
Follow the Six Ps for immediate evacuations • People and pets • Papers, phone numbers and important documents
Placer County | placer.ca.gov Town of Truckee Nixle alerts | local.nixle.com Washoe County | washoecounty.us
• Prescriptions, vitamins and eyeglasses • Pictures and irreplaceable memorabilia • Personal computer hard drive and disks • Plastic (credit cards, ATM cards) and cash
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