Don't get burned! Safety tips to prepare for wildfires
Excerpt from East County Magazine
Additional resources from Supervisor Joel Anderson:
Ready,
Set, Go! - Your Personal Wildland Fire Action Guide(link is
external)
This guide put together by CAL FIRE and the
County Office of Emergency Services is a great place to start learning
about how to protect your home and prepare for evacuation. It also
contains checklists to keep you organized.
Fire
Safe Council of San Diego County(link is external)
Available resources and workshops at the Fire Safe Council of San
Diego County include no-cost chipping, the defensible space assistance
program, and community wildfire protection plans.
Be
Prepared for Public Safety Power Shutoffs(link is
external)
If dangerous high fire risk conditions are
present, SDG&E may shut off power as a last resort to keep your
community safe. Learn how to prepare for potential power outages
through SDG&E’s preparedness guide.
Create
Your Own Emergency Supply Kit(link is external)
Everyone should have an emergency supply kit readily available,
especially in case of a wildfire. Check out AlertSanDiego’s tips on
creating your own kit.
Preparedness
Plans for People Who May Need Assistance and their Caregivers(link
is external)
Refer to this plan specially created
for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers --
provided by the County Office of Emergency Services.
Are
Your Pets Prepared for an Emergency?(link is external)
This informative video and article give you recommendations
from the County Office of Emergency Services and Department of Animal
Services on how to prepare your pets for an emergency, including a wildfire.
Disaster
Preparedness for Livestock(link is external)
East
County is also home to numerous ranches and farms. Keep yourself and
your animals safe by following these tips provided by the County
Department of Animal Services.
California
Statewide Fire Map(link is external)
This map
managed by CAL FIRE provides the general locations of major active
fires burning in California.
Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT)(link is external)
Not only is CERT a response team, but they provide free emergency
preparedness training and activities for residents in the
unincorporated areas of the County.
Neighborhood
Evacuation Team (NET) Program(link is external)
This program was designed to assist residents with access and a
functional needs plan to help them prepare for evacuation.
Asbestos
and Natural Disasters Guide(link is external)
Learn
how to prevent asbestos exposure when preparing for and cleaning up
after a natural disaster.
See also: Asbestos
and Its Dangers - What is Asbestos?(link is external) and Homeowner's
Guide to Asbestos(link is external)
Navigating
Disasters and Mental Health(link is external)
When
a disaster strikes, stress due to uncertainty, instability, and loss
can be overwhelming. But you and your loved ones can recover with
support. Here’s what you need to know about how to get through a
disaster and its aftermath.
Cutter
Law's California Wildfire Safety Guide(link is external)
Learn everything you need to know about wildfires and how to
stay safe in this guide from Cutter Law.
Click Here to Visit Supevisor Anderson’s Resources Page(link is external)