Your Step-by-Step Prep Guide

Ready, Set Go!

Did you know? Embers are light enough to be carried by the wind for long distances in front of a wildland fire. Is your home prepared for a fallen ember? The Ready, Set, Go! Program seeks to develop and improve the dialogue between fire departments and the residents they serve.

Successfully preparing for a wildland fire enables you to take personal responsibility to protect yourself, your family, and your property. In the Action Guide attached below, we provide tips and tools you need to prepare for a wildland fire threat; to have situational awareness when a fire starts; and to act early as directed by local
officials.

Take responsibility for YOUR safety with the seven-week Are YOU Wildfire Ready program. The Ready, Set, Go! program offers a wealth of information, checklists and How To's that every Laurel Valley homeowner can implement for themselves.

Week 1: Landscaping Against Your Home - Begin Work in Home Ignition Zone 1
Week 2: Vents/Eaves & Mesh Screening - Continue Work in Home Ignition Zone 1
Week 3: Your Evacuation Plan - Make a plan for your family to safely evacuate ahead of a fire
Week 4: Clearing Gutters/Roof Of Debris - Continue Work in Home Ignition Zone 1
Week 5: Decks/Patios/Balconies - Continue Work in Home Ignition Zone 1
Week 6: Fencing - Continue Work in Home Ignition Zone 1
Week 7: Zone 2 (5-30 Ft) - Begin Work in Home Ignition Zone 2

Ready Tips: September is National Preparedness Month

Disasters don’t wait. Make your plan today. September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and a great time to plan for and practice safety with your family, co-workers, school, neighbors, and yourself! Consider taking the following steps each week during September to strengthen your knowledge of preparedness:

September 1-5: Make A Plan: Talk with your family and create an emergency plan;
September 6-12: Build A Kit: Identify and set aside emergency supplies to keep at home. Don’t forget to pack supplies in case you need to leave your home or evacuate;
September 13-19: Prepare for Disasters: Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area and take steps to prepare for them; and
September 20-26: Teach Youth About Preparedness: Share preparedness advice with your kids and their friends. These tips about staying safe can be fun and easy!

Visit www.ready.gov/september to learn more about NPM and find tools, tips, and resources to help you stay safe and participate.