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Wildfire Preparedness Begins with Ready, Set, Go!

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​​​​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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Ready, Set, Go! Resources​​
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