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

READY... SET... GO! Do you have the knowledge, skills and motivation to protect your home and family from a wildfire?

WILDFIRES ARE DEVASTATING! Property loss in the Billions of Dollars, Nation- wide. Life loss does not have to be part of the equation.

THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT EVACUATION PLANNING

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READY Preparation is the key to success. Confidence that you have what you need. Priceless belongings are not forgotten.

Have an Escape Plan –Evacuation Routes –Emergency Numbers –Out of State Contacts –Safe Meeting Places At Work At School READY

Photo document household and belongings for insurance purposes. Important Documents and Cash. Safeguard Family Treasures. READY

Fire Officials spend countless hours preparing each year. Emergency Kits –Earthquakes –Wildfires Ask Questions –Fire Officials –Insurance Agents READY

Brush Clearance HOW DO I PREPARE?

NO Defensible Space HOW DO I PREPARE?

Defensible Space HOW DO I PREPARE?

SET Preparation is the Key to Success. Consider Evacuation in Advance When Fire Approaches, Remain Calm. YOU Are READY.

SET Park Car Facing the road. Pack Pre- Planned items. Emergency Kits, Pet Supplies, Batteries and Water.

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.

DON’T WAIT TO... GO!

GO! Evacuation Terminology Evacuation Warning –Voluntary

GO! Evacuation Terminology Evacuation Order

Shelter in Place –Safe Structure –Not Immediately Exposed. GO!

Where Do I Go? Evacuation Centers –Identify Residents There To Account For Potential Missing Persons

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