Ready, Set, Go!

Billowing smoke from a wildfire behind a rustic barn in a rural landscape.

1. Ready – Prepare Before a Fire This phase focuses on pre‑fire preparedness. Residents are encouraged to: Create defensible space by clearing brush, grass, and ladder fuels from around the home. Use fire‑resistant landscaping and harden structures with fire‑safe materials. Assemble emergency supplies and plan escape routes. Register for emergency notification systems like Code Red. The goal is to reduce the risk of fire spread and increase the chances of saving property and lives

1. Ready – Prepare Before a Fire This phase focuses on pre‑fire preparedness. Residents are encouraged to: Create defensible space by clearing brush, grass, and ladder fuels from around the home. Use fire‑resistant landscaping and harden structures with fire‑safe materials. Assemble emergency supplies and plan escape routes. Register for emergency notification systems like Code Red. The goal is to reduce the risk of fire spread and increase the chances of saving property and lives

1. Ready – Prepare Before a Fire This phase focuses on pre‑fire preparedness. Residents are encouraged to: Create defensible space by clearing brush, grass, and ladder fuels from around the home. Use fire‑resistant landscaping and harden structures with fire‑safe materials. Assemble emergency supplies and plan escape routes. Register for emergency notification systems like Code Red. The goal is to reduce the risk of fire spread and increase the chances of saving property and lives

A small forest fire burning dry leaves on the ground among trees.

2. Set – Stay Aware During an Active Fire Once a fire is burning nearby, the “Set” phase emphasizes situational awareness. Residents should: Pack emergency supplies in their vehicle. Monitor official fire updates from local news, INCIWeb.org, or emergency hotlines like 2‑1‑1. Understand local evacuation protocols and the role of evacuation in WUI safety bewildfireready.org.

1. Ready – Prepare Before a Fire This phase focuses on pre‑fire preparedness. Residents are encouraged to: Create defensible space by clearing brush, grass, and ladder fuels from around the home. Use fire‑resistant landscaping and harden structures with fire‑safe materials. Assemble emergency supplies and plan escape routes. Register for emergency notification systems like Code Red. The goal is to reduce the risk of fire spread and increase the chances of saving property and lives

1. Ready – Prepare Before a Fire This phase focuses on pre‑fire preparedness. Residents are encouraged to: Create defensible space by clearing brush, grass, and ladder fuels from around the home. Use fire‑resistant landscaping and harden structures with fire‑safe materials. Assemble emergency supplies and plan escape routes. Register for emergency notification systems like Code Red. The goal is to reduce the risk of fire spread and increase the chances of saving property and lives

Smoke rises from a fire burning in a dry field under a cloudy sky.

Go – Evacuate Early and Act Decisively The “Go” phase is about leaving early when conditions warrant. Following your personal action plan ensures firefighters can focus on suppression while you are safe. This step prioritizes life safety over trying to “stay and defend,” which can be dangerous without proper training and resources www.wildlandfirersg.org.

1. Ready – Prepare Before a Fire This phase focuses on pre‑fire preparedness. Residents are encouraged to: Create defensible space by clearing brush, grass, and ladder fuels from around the home. Use fire‑resistant landscaping and harden structures with fire‑safe materials. Assemble emergency supplies and plan escape routes. Register for emergency notification systems like Code Red. The goal is to reduce the risk of fire spread and increase the chances of saving property and lives

Go – Evacuate Early and Act Decisively The “Go” phase is about leaving early when conditions warrant. Following your personal action plan ensures firefighters can focus on suppression while you are safe. This step prioritizes life safety over trying to “stay and defend,” which can be dangerous without proper training and resources www.wildlandfirersg.org.