Be ready for wildfires.
- Prepare:
- Defensible Space: Create and maintain a fire-resistant zone around your home.
- Home Hardening: Use fire-resistant materials, clear roofs/gutters, and install spark arrestors.
- "Go Bag": Pack essentials (water, food, meds, documents, clothes).
- Evacuation Plan: Know routes, have a destination, and practice with your family.
- Stay Informed: Monitor alerts, news, and official channels.
- During:
- Evacuate immediately if instructed. Don't delay.
- Follow official instructions: Stick to designated routes.
- Stay informed: Monitor conditions and updates.
- If trapped: Seek shelter in a building or clear area, away from vegetation.
- After:
- Wait for official clearance before returning home.
- Assess damage: Be cautious of hazards like downed power lines and weakened structures.
- Document damage: For insurance claims, take photos and videos.
- Seek assistance: Contact local resources for support.
Resources
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- Trinity County Office of Emergency Services Facebook page(Opens in a new tab/window)
- Clean Air Centers in Trinity County
- Trinity PUD Wildfire Resources(Opens in a new tab/window)
- Fire Safe Trinity Council(Opens in a new tab/window)
- Trinity County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)(Opens in a new tab/window)
- Watch Duty Community App(Opens in a new tab/window)
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- readyforwildfire.org(Opens in a new tab/window)
- CalOES Statewide Wildfire Resources(Opens in a new tab/window)
- California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection(Opens in a new tab/window)
- California Department of Food and Agriculture Wildfire Recovery Resources(Opens in a new tab/window)
- California State Assembly Wildfire Resources(Opens in a new tab/window)
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