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California and wildfires and not newly acquainted friends, but rather longtime, frequently united comrades. And while for many years news outlets and advocacy programs have been urging residents to practice safety skills, we must inform potential tourists, as well. After all, when danger strikes in or around Mammoth (a tourist-oriented town), everyone must be prepared. That's why we've put together these fire safety tips for you. Stop, drop, and roll are important- but there's a lot more we need to keep in mind.
-Emergency kits are a must. In these include: personal documentation, medication, identification, canned goods, and water.
-Sit down with your family and come up with an evacuation plan. This only has to take fifteen minutes of everyone's time and can save a considerable amount of time when fire strikes and you must evacuate at the last moment.
-Keep your supply kits in or near the car so it can be grabbed when evacuation is necessary.
we know sometimes preparedness is impossible because you might be a visitor to the area where there's a fire, or be brand new to your home. So if you don't have an evacuation plan or supply kit, here's what to do:
-In urgent cases/if the fire is quick approaching, keep an eye out for news and authorities. They will escort you out of your home and provide you with shelter.
-If in the area of a fire, cover up doors/openings with towels so that embers can't get in.
-Move outdoor furniture, potted plants, and any wooden items either indoors or as far away from your home as possible.
Thankfully, our communities have been equipped with the proper people/resources to make fires as little hazardous an event as possible. Nonetheless, we must always be ready in warm weather conditions. You may call your local fire department for additional tips or the National Fire Protection Association at nfpa.gov.
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