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Wildfires are a reality for many California homeowners, but with the right precautions, you can help protect your home and family. Here are a few critical tips to get started: 1. Clear a defensible space: Remove flammable materials like dry brush, leaves, and debris at least 30 feet away from your home. 2. Roof and gutter check: Ensure your roof is fire-resistant and clear your gutters of dry leaves and pine needles regularly. 3. Install fire-resistant landscaping: Use gravel, rock, or fire-resistant plants around your home's perimeter. 4. Prepare an emergency kit: Be ready with essentials like water, non-perishable food, important documents, and first aid supplies. 5. Stay informed: Sign up for local alerts and make an evacuation plan for your family. Take these steps now to ensure you're ready for wildfire season. 🏡 Need more tips on safeguarding your East Bay home? I'm here to help you with personalized advice to keep your property protected. #WildfirePreparedness #CaliforniaWildfires #EastBaySafety #FireSeason #HomeSafetyTips #RealEstateAdvice #EastBayRealtor #BerkeleyHomes #ElCerritoRealEstate #HomeProtection

As the Alexander Mountain Fire and the new fire in Lyons continue to impact our state, it’s crucial to be prepared for potential evacuations. Having experienced the anxiety of possible evacuations during the Marshall Fires, I understand how stressful this time can be. Here are some important steps to ensure you're ready: Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with local news and fire reports. Follow official social media channels for real-time updates. Emergency Kit: Prepare a go-bag with essentials like medications, important documents, valuables, food, water, and clothing. Evacuation Plan: Know your evacuation routes and have a plan for where you’ll go. Share this plan with family and friends. Communication: Ensure your phone is charged and you have backup power sources. Keep in touch with loved ones about your plans. Pets: Make sure you have a plan for your pets, including carriers, leashes, and food. Important Contacts: Keep a list of emergency contacts, including local shelters, friends, and family. I’m close. If anyone needs a ride or a place to stay, I’m here to help, and my home is pet-friendly. Don’t hesitate to reach out! Please stay safe, everyone! #AlexanderMountainFire #LovelandCO #CommunitySupport #FireSafety #EvacuationPreparedness

North Bay Fire and Emergency Services are encouraging you to “Begin your FireSmart Journey” starting in and around your home and neighbourhood. Whether it's routine yard upkeep or significant renovations, every choice you make can contribute to protecting your property from the threat of wildfires. Here are some essential tips to get you started: 1. Download the "FireSmart Begins at Home" app: This tool will guide homeowners through a self-conducted home assessment, helping you identify areas for improvement. 2. Clear combustibles from under decks: Maintain a 1.5-meter non-combustible zone around your home and deck to reduce the risk of fire spreading. 3. Develop a wildfire evacuation plan: Ensure that everyone in your household knows what to do and where to go in case of a wildfire emergency. Let's work together to make our community safer! Start your FireSmart journey visit: https://lnkd.in/gMaxrYqz

🚨 Good news for Fort Nelson residents! 🚨 While progress is being made, and it's a positive sign, it's important to remember it could be weeks before they can return to community. It's crucial everyone stay prepared for any sudden evacuation needs. Here are some tips to ensure you and your family are ready: Emergency Kit: Have a bag packed with essentials – medications, important documents, clothing, and non-perishable food. Communication Plan: Make sure your family knows where to meet and how to contact each other. Stay Informed: Keep updated with local news and alerts. Vehicle Ready: Keep your car fueled and stocked with emergency supplies. Your safety is the top priority. Let's stay vigilant and prepared! #EmergencyPreparedness #StaySafe #FortNelson #CommunitySupport #BePrepared

(Tuesday, 2:25 PM) Let’s talk about Helene: Later today I expect to sign a local emergency declaration, which basically activates a few contract clauses to give the City the opportunity to effectively prepare for and respond to the possible effects of the storm. It’s still far too early to tell if or when we’ll close any City operations. There’s a good chance we’ll cancel Thursday solid waste collection and both the Thursday general policy committee meeting and the Thursday evening special commission meeting. We will be distributing sandbags, and I’ll update you here on social media with all this information as it becomes necessary and available. What should you be doing in the meantime? Making good choices and following regular storm protocol: - Charge all your devices and portable batteries. Make sure you have batteries for flashlights and such. - Download some reading material. - Freeze some extra water to keep your fridge cold longer. - Gather up anything outside that can come inside - lawn furniture, toys, yard signs, etc. - Stock up on non-perishable basics. - Talk to your neighbors and acquaintances and trade contact information, you may need each other. - If you’re not new to Florida, be ready to help those who are. Most of us have done this before, not everyone has. - And I’ll repeat, make good choices. Keep your head about you and don’t panic. We have amazing emergency personnel at the City of Gainesville and Alachua County who train for this all year long, and they’ve got your back. We’ll all get through this. I’ll pass on more info before and during any storm.

🌱🔥 Get Ready for a Fire-Smart Spring! 🔥🌱 As spring approaches, it's time to prepare our homes and communities for the fire season ahead. Make your property FireSmart by learning how to protect your property and loved ones from the threat of wildfires. 🏡🌲 Here's what you'll gain: 🔥 Create a defensible space around your property. 🌿 Landscaping practices to minimize fire risk. 💡 Implement FireSmart principles in your neighborhood. 🚨 Emergency preparedness and evacuation planning Let's work together to reduce the impact of wildfires and keep our communities safe. 🔥🌳 #FireSmart #WildfirePrevention #SpringPrep #CommunitySafety #EmergencyPreparedness #SecureResilientCompetitive

🔥✨ Stay safe during these devastating fires in Colorado with these fire safety tips! 🔥✨ 1. Keep an eye on local news and evacuation alerts to stay informed. 2. Create a defensible space around your home by clearing away brush and debris. 3. Have an emergency evacuation plan in place for your family and pets. 4. Make sure to have a go bag packed with essentials like water, food, and important documents. 5. Avoid outdoor burning and be cautious with any open flames or fireworks. 6. Stay indoors if the air quality is poor and keep windows and doors closed. 7. Have a fire extinguisher on hand and know how to use it in case of an emergency. 8. Stay in touch with neighbors and check on elderly or vulnerable community members. 9. Remember, safety is the top priority during wildfire season. Let's all do our part to stay safe and protect our communities during these challenging times. Together, we can overcome these fires and emerge stronger than ever. Stay safe, Colorado! 🙏🔥 #ColoradoFireSafety #WildfirePrevention #StaySafeColorado

🔥 It's that time of the year again – fire season is upon us! 🔥 As temperatures rise and vegetation dries out, the risk of wildfires increases. Here are some essential steps to prepare and stay safe: 1. Create a Defensible Space: Clear dead vegetation and debris at least 30 feet around your home to create a buffer zone that helps slow or stop the spread of fire. 2. Trim Trees and Shrubs: Keep trees and bushes trimmed away from structures, and prune branches that overhang your roof. 3. Prepare an Emergency Kit: Pack essentials such as water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, medications, important documents, and clothing in case of evacuation. 4. Stay Informed: Monitor local news and weather reports for fire updates and evacuation notices. Sign up for emergency alerts from your local authorities. 5. Have an Evacuation Plan: Plan multiple evacuation routes and designate a meeting point for your family. Practice your evacuation plan regularly. 6. Protect Your Home: Install spark arrestors on chimneys, use fire-resistant materials for roofing and siding, and cover vents with metal mesh to prevent embers from entering your home. 7. Be Cautious with Fire: Follow all fire restrictions and bans. Avoid activities that could start a fire, such as using outdoor equipment that generates sparks or open flames. Remember, early preparation is key to staying safe during fire season. If you have any emergency or questions, don't hesitate to call the experts at Anderson Group International. Let's work together to prevent wildfires and protect our communities! #FireSafety #WildfirePrep #StaySafe #AGI

🌲🔥 Stay Safe During Wildfire Season! 🔥🌲 Attention residents of Butte County, Tehama County, and cities of Chico, Oroville, Gridley, Biggs, Red Bluff, Corning, and Tehama! With wildfire season upon us, it's crucial to stay prepared and safe. Here are some essential safety tips to protect you and your loved ones: ✅ Create an Emergency Plan: Make sure everyone in your household knows the evacuation routes and where to meet. ✅ Stay Informed: Keep an eye on local news and weather reports for updates on wildfire conditions. ✅ Prepare Your Home: Clear debris, trim trees, and create defensible space around your property to reduce fire risk. ✅ Emergency Kit: Have a kit ready with essentials like water, non-perishable food, medications, and important documents. ✅ Follow Evacuation Orders: If authorities issue an evacuation order, leave immediately to ensure your safety. In the unfortunate event that your home or business is affected by wildfire or smoke damage, ATI Restoration is here to help. Our expert team provides comprehensive smoke and fire damage restoration services, including soot and odor removal to restore your property to its original condition. From assessing the damage to complete restoration, we’ve got you covered. 🌐 For more information on how we can assist you during these challenging times, please click the links below or call our 24-hour Emergency Response team at (800) 400-9353. Commercial Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration: https://bit.ly/3yfes1d Residential Soot & Odor Removal: https://bit.ly/3yfeshJ Stay safe, stay prepared, and let's protect our communities together! #ATIRestoration #WildfireSafety #CommunityFirst #FireRemediation #StaySafe

Supporting Santa Barbara's Fire Safe Council: Our Commitment to Wildfire Preparedness At Paul Cashman State Farm, we are proud to support the Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council and their vital work in promoting wildfire safety and emergency preparedness in our community. Wildfires are a significant concern, especially during the summer months, and we are dedicated to helping our neighbors stay safe and informed. 🌲 Clear Vegetation: Remove dry leaves, dead plants, and other flammable materials from around your home. 🚒 Emergency Kits: Ensure your family has an emergency kit with essentials like water, non-perishable food, and a first-aid kit. 🗺️ Evacuation Plans: Familiarize yourself with multiple evacuation routes and have a plan in place. 📢 Stay Informed: Sign up for local alerts and follow the Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council for the latest updates and safety tips. Example Tip: Create a defensible space around your home by keeping a 30-foot zone clear of flammable vegetation. This simple step can significantly reduce the risk of wildfire damage. Join us in supporting wildfire preparedness and safety. Together, we can make a difference in protecting our beautiful community. #CommunitySupport #WildfirePreparedness #SantaBarbara #StateFarm #SafetyFirst