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WILDFIRE EVACUATION WORKSHOP LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT Battalion Chief Dennis Waters Battalion Chief Rick Combs Battalion Chief Mark Akahoshi BATTALION 12 COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 6, and 7
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READY... SET... GO! Do you have the knowledge, skills and motivation to protect your home and family from a wildfire?
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WILDFIRES ARE DEVASTATING! Property loss in the Billions of Dollars, Nation- wide. Life loss does not have to be part of the equation.
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THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT EVACUATION PLANNING
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READY... SET... GO! Insert Video Here
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READY Preparation is the key to success. Confidence that you have what you need. Priceless belongings are not forgotten.
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Have an Escape Plan –Evacuation Routes –Emergency Numbers –Out of State Contacts –Safe Meeting Places At Work At School READY
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Photo document household and belongings for insurance purposes. Important Documents and Cash. Safeguard Family Treasures. READY
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Fire Officials spend countless hours preparing each year. Emergency Kits –Earthquakes –Wildfires Ask Questions –Fire Officials –Insurance Agents READY
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Brush Clearance HOW DO I PREPARE?
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NO Defensible Space HOW DO I PREPARE?
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Defensible Space HOW DO I PREPARE?
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SET Preparation is the Key to Success. Consider Evacuation in Advance When Fire Approaches, Remain Calm. YOU Are READY.
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SET Park Car Facing the road. Pack Pre- Planned items. Emergency Kits, Pet Supplies, Batteries and Water.
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SET HOUSE PREPARATION Turn on Lights in your Home. Close ALL Doors and Windows. Non-Combustible Ladder for roof access - UP. Shut-Off A/C. Know where utility shut-offs are located.
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DON’T WAIT TO... GO!
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GO! Evacuation Terminology Evacuation Warning –Voluntary
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GO! Evacuation Terminology Evacuation Order
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Shelter in Place –Safe Structure –Not Immediately Exposed. GO!
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Where Do I Go? Evacuation Centers –Identify Residents There To Account For Potential Missing Persons
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City of Los Angeles
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San Fernando Valley
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