​​​​Ready: Be Prepared

​Long before the emergency of a wildfire, prepare yourself and your property.​

• ​Create defensible space around your home
• Harden your house, using/retrofitting with fire-safe materials
• Assemble emergency supplies and create a "go kit"
• Plan primary and secondary escape routes from your home and neighborhood
• Create an emergency action plan and make sure your family and guests know what to do
• Sign up for Smart 911, the Municipality's emergency notification system​

​​​​​Set: Be Alert

​A wildfire has been announced. Now is the time to be vigilant.

• Review your emergency action plan
• Monitor the latest news on the fire: akfireinfo.com, social media (AFD, DOF​)
• Grab your "go kit" and load up​
• ​Consider relocating to a shelter outside the affected area
• If there is time, shut off ignition sources such as propane and natural gas
• Turn exterior lights on and close all windows and doors
• Park your car outside, facing the road​​​

​Go: Act Now

Evacuate NOW.

• ​Execute your emergency action plan
• Leave early to prevent becoming a hazard to responders
• Continue to monitor the latest news: akfireinfo.com, social media (AFD, DOF)

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