Readiness: Before a Wildfire

Develop a Family Preparedness Plan (PDF) so that all family members will know what to do in case of a tsunami or other disaster. [Also available in Armenian, Korean, Russian, Spanish , and Vietnamese.] Children feel safer when their families have a plan. Include the following in your family plan:

Have an evacuation plan, particularly if you live in an area at high risk of wildfire. Each family member should know the concrete steps of the plan, including:
  • What each person will do in an evacuation
  • How you will learn about the status and news of the fire
  • How you will communicate with each other
  • What to do if family members become separated

For more ways you can protect your home before a wildfire threatens, click here for the American Red Cross site