Press release from the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services:
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HUM-E063-A
NORTH OF Forest Route 6n39
SOUTH OF Friday Ridge Road
EAST OF Friday Ridge Road, Forest Route 6n08a
WEST OF Friday Ridge Road
Wildfire Evacuation Checklist and more:
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When an evacuation is anticipated, follow these checklists (if time allows) to give your home the best chance of surviving a wildfire.
Home Evacuation Checklist β How to Prepare for Evacuation:
Inside the House
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- Make sure you know your communityβs emergency response plan and have a plan on where to go when it is time to evacuate, and best routes for leaving your location.
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- Shut all windows and doors, leaving them unlocked.
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- Remove flammable window shades, curtains and close metal shutters.
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- Remove lightweight curtains.
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- Move flammable furniture to the center of the room, away from windows and doors.
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- Shut off gas at the meter; turn off pilot lights.
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- Leave your lights on so firefighters can see your house under smoky conditions.
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- Shut off the air conditioning.
Outside
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- Gather up flammable items from the exterior of the house and bring them inside (patio furniture, childrenβs toys, door mats, trash cans, etc.) or place them in your pool.
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- Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures.
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- Connect garden hoses to outside water valves or spigots for use by firefighters. Fill water buckets and place them around the house.
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- Donβt leave sprinklers on or water running, they can affect critical water pressure.
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- Leave exterior lights on so your home is visible to firefighters in the smoke or darkness of night.
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- Put your Emergency Supply Kit in your vehicle.
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- Back your car into the driveway with vehicle loaded and all doors and windows closed. Carry your car keys with you.
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- Have a ladder available and place it at the corner of the house for firefighters to quickly access your roof.
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- Seal attic and ground vents with pre-cut plywood or commercial seals.
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- Patrol your property and monitor the fire situation. Donβt wait for an evacuation order if you feel threatened.
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- Check on neighbors and make sure they are preparing to leave.
Animals
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- Locate your pets and keep them nearby.
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- Prepare farm animals for transport and think about moving them to a safe location early.
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- Pets:Β https://www.livingwithfire.com/get-prepared/
Prepare for Pets
Prepare to address the needs of your pets if you have to evacuate.
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- Make sure dogs and cats wear properly fitted collars with identification, vaccination, microchip and license tags.
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- Your pet evacuation plan should include routes, transportation needs and host sites. Share this plan with trusted neighbors in your absence.
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- Exchange veterinary information with neighbors and file a permission slip with the veterinarian authorizing emergency care for your animals if you cannot be located.
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- Make sure all vehicles, trailers and pet carriers needed for evacuation are serviced and ready to be used.
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- Assemble a pet to-go bag with a supply of food, non-spill food and water bowls, cat litter and box and a restraint (chain, leash or harness). Additional items to include are newspaper and paper towels, plastic bags, permanent marker, bleach/disinfectant solution and water buckets.
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