Have an evacuation plan. You may need to leave your home to go to a safe place.

Know where you are going and the possible routes to get there.

Designate a “safety zone” in case all evacuation routes are burning.

If you have special physical or medical needs, be sure to have an ample supply of medication and supplies to take with you if you evacuate. People with heart and lung diseases must be especially careful around wood smoke. Discuss your emergency plans with your medical provider.

Make emergency plans for your pets and livestock.

Family members should have an out-of-area contact they can call to let them know they are safe when they are separated. Prepare wallet cards with the contact’s information.

Put together a 72-hour emergency supply kit. Include water, food, protective clothing—sturdy shoes, cotton or wool clothing, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, gloves and a handkerchief. Store in easy-to-carry packs.

Store copies of your vital records and lists, photos or videotapes of valuable items in a safety deposit box. Include updated insurance policies.

Identify local radio and television stations.

They will have the latest information about fires in your area.

Prepare your home for a wildfire. Clearly mark all driveways with names/addresses.

Remove firewood, shrubs and other combustibles away from the home. Call your local fire, forestry, or natural resources office, or go to www.firewise.org for more ideas on home design and landscaping.

Talk to your neighbors about wildfire safety and working together during a wildfire.