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                                   BEING PREPARED FOR EVACUATION

When evacuations are expected, and when time allows, give your possessions and your home the best possible chance of enduring wildfire buy taking these steps:

Home Evacuation Checklist:

BEFORE THE INCIDENT:

  • Ensure your property has passed the IFPD annual abatement and wildfire ready clearance inspection(s).
 
  • Keep critical belongings in an easily accessible location. (prepackaged if possible)
 
  • Have at least 1 week’s supply of your required medications. (speak with your Doctor about the possibility of a “standing prescription” for your medications)
 
  • Have a 3-day supply of your pets needs on hand including their medications and food.
 
  • Let us know in advance of any special needs you or anyone living with you may have.
 
  • Keep a list containing the names and phone numbers of your contacts and family members.
 
  • Have a pre plan of gathering locations with your family and friends.
 

When Evacuation notifications are made: (tune to 1610 am WNKI)

  • Follow the instructions of your official emergency service providers. (Fire and Law enforcement) ​

Hardening your Home:

  • Close all windows and doors. (leave them unlocked).
 
  • Remove flammable window shades, curtains and blinds.
 
  • Relocate all flammable furniture to the center of rooms, away from windows and doors.
 
  • Shut off your LP gas at the tank; turn off all pilot lights.
 
  • Leave your lights on so that emergency responders can see your home during dark and smoky conditions.
 
  • Shut off the air conditioning and furnace. ​

Your Yard:

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  • Move or remove flammable items away from the exterior of your home: Relocate them away from the home. If necessary, place them inside the garage or home. (patio furniture, children’s toys, door mats, trash cans, etc.)
 
  • Turn off propane tanks.
 
  • Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures.
 
  • Connect garden hoses to outside water valves or spigots for use by firefighters. Fill water buckets and place them around the house.
 
  • Don’t leave sprinklers on or water running, they can adversely affect the critical water supply and pressure.

Be ready to Go:

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  • Notify your Family / Friends. (let them know that you are evacuating and ensure that they know your action plan.) 
 
  • Place your Emergency Supply Kit in your vehicle.
 
  • Back your car into the driveway with the vehicle loaded and all vehicle doors and windows closed. (Carry your car keys with you.)
 
  • If you have a ladder available place it at the corner of the house for firefighters to quickly access your roof.
 
  • Seal attic and ground vents with pre-cut plywood or commercial seals.
 
  • Patrol your property and monitor the fire situation. Do NOT wait for an evacuation order if you feel threatened.
 
  • Check on neighbors and make sure that they are also preparing to leave.

Animals:

  • Locate your pets early and keep them nearby.
 
  • Prepare farm and larger animals for transport and move them to a safe location early.

Questions:

Please contact us should you have any questions, comments or need for clarifications.

From our Family to Yours.


Idyllwild Fire Protection District | Po Box 656 | 54160 Maranatha Dr. | Idyllwild, CA 92549-065
Office: (951) 659-2153 | Fax: (951) 659-5571
  • Home
    • Services/District Zone Map
    • Volunteer Company 621
  • Contacts
    • Personnel
    • Board of Commissioners
  • Prevention/Readiness/Evacuation
    • Abatement Ordinance
    • Defensible Space
    • Fire Restrictions
    • Forest Information
    • Readiness
    • Evacuation
    • Fireplace Safety
    • NFPA Education
  • Events
    • Blood Drives
    • Photo Gallery
    • Web Cam
  • Reports
    • Chief's Report
    • Financial >
      • Reports / Budgets
      • Form 700
      • SB 272
  • Documents/Links
    • Board of Commissioners >
      • Board Policies
      • Board Meeting Agenda
    • IFPD Resolutions
    • Forms, Permits, Plans, MOUs
    • Helpful Links
  • Employment
    • Opportunities
    • Duty Shift Calendar
  • Emergency Info
    • Local Emergency Info
    • Other Fire Emergency
    • Ready.gov