Cleaning Up After a Fire Disaster
If your home has been in the path of a wildfire, the cleanup process may need some special consideration. Here are some tips for various aspects of cleanup and salvage.
Safety during wildfires can depend largely on preparation, including having evacuation and communication plans in place and emergency preparedness kits for members of your household. Proper landscaping, construction planning, and keeping flammable materials away from your home also play important roles in preparedness. In the event of a wildfire, protect yourself and those around you from smoke especially those who have health risks. Monitor conditions and listen for and obey evacuation orders. After a wildfire evacuation, return only when given clearance. When cleaning up after a wildfire, be sure to follow health and safety practices.
Get the most up-to-date information from Ready.gov about how to prepare for and stay safe during and after a wildfire.
In the event of a wildfire, it's important to have an evacuation plan, a communication plan, a preparedness kit, and stay up to date on fire movement in case of an evacuation order.
Smoke from wildfires is especially harmful for children, the elderly, and people with vulnerable health conditions. Track air quality and plan accordingly.
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