Wildfire Danger Very High In the Tri-State

Because of extremely dry conditions, red flag warnings have gone up for the Tri-Sate due to increased risk of wildfires. Find out what you should do if wildfires threaten YOUR area.

KNOW THE RISK, STAY INFORMED AND BE PREPARED TO ACT!

Evacuations save lives and allow responding personnel to focus on the emergency at hand.
· Please evacuate promptly when requested!
Evacuation Orders
· Evacuation orders are used to alert you to the significance of the danger. All evacuation instructions provided by officials should be followed immediately for your safety.
Long Before a Fire Threatens
· Prepare an Evacuation Checklist and Organize:
o Critical medications
o Identification items
o Essential valuables
o Pet and livestock transport, limited amount of pet food
o Change of clothing, toiletries
o Cell phone
o Critical papers and effects in a fireproof safe
o An Evacuation Route Map with at least two routes *
· Drive your planned route of escape before an actual evacuation *
*During an evacuation, law enforcement/ emergency personnel may determine your route.
If Evacuation is a Possibility
· Create an evacuation checklist and place the items in your vehicle
· Park your vehicle facing outward and carry your car keys with you
· Locate your pets and keep them nearby
· Prepare farm animals for transport
· Place connected garden hoses and buckets full of water around the house
· Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures
· Cover up. Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, heavy shoes/boots, cap, dry bandanna for face cover, goggles or glasses. 100% cotton is preferable
· Leave lights on in the house - doors and windows unlocked
· Leave windows closed; turn off air conditioning and/or furnace

Many counties, in the Tri-State are under a burn ban. Find out if your county is affected here!