During the Coastal fire, about 800 households were given roughly one hour to evacuate.
To better understand the needs of first responders and other emergency workers, the 2017 American Housing Survey asked residents how prepared they are for disasters.is a free online tool created by the nonprofit First Street Foundation that enables Americans to learn their property’s risk from environmental threats such as flooding and wildfires and understand how risks are shifting because of a changing environment.
, corrosion-resistant metal mesh screens offers the best wildfire protection while allowing vents to function.Screen or box in areas below patios and decks with wire mesh to prevent debris and combustible materials from accumulating.Remove anything stored underneath decks or porches.The roof and exterior of your home should be constructed of noncombustible or fire-resistant materials such as tile, slate, sheet iron, aluminum, brick or stone.
Treat wood siding, cedar shakes, exterior wood paneling and other highly combustible materials with fire-retardant chemicals.If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open a window and get everyone out quickly. Turn off the gas using the outside main valve, if you can, and get well clear of the home before calling the gas company. When it’s safe for you to return, a qualified professional must turn the gas back on; never attempt to do this yourself.
You can visit the state fire marshal’s website at osfm.fire.ca.gov to see the whole state and each county. Sources: California Public Utilities Commission, Satellite images from Google Earth, Cleveland National Forest, InciWeb, ArcGIS, U.S. Forest Service, Cal Fire, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Census Bureau
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