How to prepare for a wildfire
Oct 16th, 2008 by Tina
Wildfire Safety:
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Report hazardous conditions that may cause a wildfire.
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Teach family members how to use the fire extinguisher.
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Keep matches out of the reach of children.
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Install a smoke detector on each level of your home and make sure batters are changed at least 2 times a year.
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Regularly clean roofs and gutters.
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Inspect and clean chimneys at least twice a year.
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Buy a ladder that is long enough to reach your roof.
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Keep potential fire tools handy (these include rakes, axes, chain saw, bucket, shovel), but of course far from the reach of children.
What to do when wildfire threatens:
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Listen to the radio for latest evacuation information.
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Make sure your car keys are readily available.
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Arrange temporary housing with friends in case of evacuation.
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