Eugene Residents Create Evacuation Plans for Wildfire Season?

7/23/2024 (Permalink)

We are trained and certified to restore fire damage in Lane County.

Our local North Eugene and Northwest Lane County teams want everyone to be prepared for wildfire season. Here’s how to create an effective evacuation plan:

1. Stay Informed: Monitor local news and weather reports for wildfire updates. Sign up for emergency alerts to stay informed about evacuation orders.
2. Plan Your Routes: Identify at least two evacuation routes from your home in case one is blocked. Familiarize yourself with the routes and practice driving them under different conditions.
3. Create a Communication Plan: Designate a meeting place outside the danger zone where family members can reunite. Ensure everyone has contact information and knows how to reach each other.
4. Prepare an Emergency Kit: Pack a go-bag with essentials such as water, non-perishable food, medications, important documents, and first aid supplies. Include items for pets and any special needs family members.
5. Home Preparation: Keep your home defensible by clearing flammable vegetation and materials. Have fire extinguishers accessible and ensure everyone knows how to use them.
6. Practice Drills: Regularly practice your evacuation plan with all family members, including pets. This will help everyone stay calm and act quickly in an actual emergency.
7. Stay Calm and Follow Orders: If an evacuation order is issued, leave immediately.

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When your home or commercial business in Eugene has fire damage, our North Eugene and Northwest Lane County teams are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 541-799-0090.

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