“NOTHING SAYS FIRE SEASON LIKE TRIPLE DIGIT HEAT AND A POWER OUTAGE!!!”

The Vacation Beach Fire Safe Council thought it might be a good time for a little refresher on preparedness.

Here are three guides to help you get prepared:

• Ready, Set, Go!

• Wildfire is Coming. Are You...Ready?

• Wildfire is Coming. Are You Ready To... GO?

To reduce fire danger around your home:

• Keep tree branches away from your home

• Remove any cushions away from walls

• Keep debris off of your roof

• Clean your gutters

• Place screens over vents

• Do not use bark as a weed barrier

• Remove any leaf debris

• Cut tree branches 6 feet above any other vegetation

To prepare for possible Evacuation:

• Sign up for SoCo Alert Notifications

• Sign up for Nixle Alert Notifications Nixle Alert Notifications

• Keep a go bag ready with the following

  • Cash, small bills

  • Phone charger

  • Flashlights and extra batteries

  • Battery operated radio and extra batteries

  • Map of California in case back roads are needed

  • A life straw to drink untreated water (available on Amazon)

  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes

  • A supply of N95 masks

  • First aid kit

  • A silver emergency blanket

  • Some protein/energy bars

  • Keep a gallon jug of water near your bag

To Shelter in Place if Evacuation is not possible:

• Identify ahead of time an open space near the river, if possible

• Take masks, water and a flashlight

• Stay near, but not necessarily in the water

• Take something to get wet to cover your head if smoke is bad