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ARE YOU WILDFIRE READY?EVACUATION CHECKLISTRED FLAG WARNINGTHIS IS YOUR PRELIMINARY WARNINGThe National Weather Service issues RED FLAG WARNINGS during weather conditions that can cause extreme re danger, so it’s important to be prepared.• Put your EMERGENCY GO BAG near or in your car• Review your evacuation checklist• Put important documents in an area that can be quickly loaded in your car• Ensure phones are charged• Ensure car is gassed upPRE-EVACUATION ALERTEVACUATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLEThere is a potential threat to life. A short delay to prepare your home may be okay. Leave if you feel unsafe.There is a wildre in your area that may require you to evacuate in the near future. You should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. If you feel you are in danger and want to leave, do so. If you need additional time to evacuate, you should consider leaving now.EVACUATION ORDERLEAVE IMMEDIATELY!This is a MANDATORY Order. Do NOT delay to gather belongings. There is an immediate threat to life.There is a wildre in your area and you have been ordered to evacuate immediately. If you need assistance evacuating yourself or animals, call 911.Do not delay - evacuation means you need to leave immediately! GET READY GET SET GO!KNOW YOUR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONSHOW DO I GET EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS?You MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE to receive evacuation notications with your local Sheri’s Department.Consider signing up for multiple counties that surround your area. TO REGISTERGo to your local Sheri’s website and sign up for your county’s emergency alert system. If you are having trouble nding this information, go to www.rotarywildreready.com/get-notiedEVACUATION NOTIFICATIONS & INFORMATIONMonitor Ocial Fire Information SourcesAll these sources and more are at www.rotarywildreready.com/monitor-ocial-infoSMwww.rotarywildreready.comACTIVELY MONITOR FIRES IN YOUR AREA WITH THESE FREE APPSGet the Watch Duty App Watch Duty provides real-time wildre alerts and is supported by active and retired reghters, dispatchers and rst responders who diligently monitor radio scanners to provide you with up-to-date information on wildres in your area.Learn More: https://www.watchduty.orgGet the Pulse Point App Pulse Point notications come from your local re departments. The app will notify you of structure res, wildland res, ooding and other emergencies. Download and enter all your local re departments and the notications you would like to receive. Learn More: https://www.pulsepoint.org

SMFor complete wildre preparedness information go to www.rotarywildreready.comEmail: rotarywildreready chair@gmail.com • Facebook@rotarywildrereadyVol:4/2025If an evacuation is anticipated and time allows, follow this checklist to help your family evacuate. Practice ahead of time to make sure you are prepared.ARE YOU WILDFIRE READY?EVACUATION CHECKLISTHAVE AN EMERGENCY GO BAG PACKED PERSONAL ITEMS Fire Resistant Clothing: leather gloves and boots, long pants and shirt (100% natural ber), oppy hat, two days worth of clothing Respirator/face mask (N95 rated) Eye drops First aid kit (compact) Sanitation products: toilet paper, feminine hygiene, wipes, diapers, garbage bags Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses Wool blanket Prescription medicines EQUIPMENT Flashlight, headlamp with spare batteries Cell phone charger Whistle to signal for help Pocket knife FOOD, WATER & PET SUPPLIES Water: 1 gallon per person or pet per day Non-perishable or canned food for 2 day supply Pet leashes, food and medications Utensils, cups, plates, paper towel & can opener EVACUATION ROUTE MAP Mark map with two possible evacuation routesGET DRESSED FOR SURVIVALDress yourself and family in clothes that will shield from heat, embers and ames. 100% natural fabrics such as heavy denim or pure wool are the best. Avoid synthetics no matter how hot. OUTSIDE HOME - IF YOU HAVE TIME Put combustible patio furniture inside Bring all doormats inside house Move BBQ appliances away from structures Remove rewood or any other combustibles around home Have a ladder available INSIDE HOME - IF YOU HAVE TIME Turn ON exterior lights Turn OFF pilot lights and air conditioning Close all windows, doors and vents Keep power ON Get important papers and computers Get prescription medications Get easy to carry valuables/photos INTO CARS – EMERGENCY GO BAG PLUS: People  Photos & Mementos Pets with leashes  Priceless Items: valuables Medications  Important documents/computersGET READYGET SETGO!IF THE POWER IS OUT AND YOUR CARS ARE STUCK IN THE GARAGE, pull the Red Emergency Release Cord hanging from the garage door trolley to release it. Manually open door. When your car is safely out of the garage, manually close the garage door before leaving.IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE IN DANGER, IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO LEAVE.USE THESE QR CODES TO DOWNLOAD OUR BROCHURES FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONEmergency Go Bag Defensible Space Home Hardening Fire Resistant Landscaping