How to Prepare for Evacuation - Carbon County - Ci
Incident: Cascade Wildfire
Released: 7/31/2008
"At this time (Thursday, July 31, 2008, 2:30 p.m. MST, this is for INFORMATION ONLY
so that you can be more prepared in the event of an evacuation"
Carbon County -
City of Red Lodge
!!ALERT!!
POSSIBLE EVACUATION
DUE TO EMERGENCY FIRE CONDITIONS
How to Prepare for Evacuation
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO FOR YOUR FAMILY
Pack important identification papers and cards
Pack important insurance and business papers
Pack special family heirlooms
Pack personal effects and clothing to last several days
Pack entertainment items for young children
Keep vehicles full of gasoline
Listen to the radio and watch the news
If you or a member of your family is handicapped, please advise us at 446-4893.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO FOR YOUR HOME IF YOU HAVE TIME
Mow grass; clear all dry debris, branches, etc. near and on top of the house
Water area surrounding the house
Lay garden hoses and sprinklers strategically to water lawn and roof quickly
Be prepared to close all windows and remove curtains
Relocate livestock and pets
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF ACTUAL EVACUATION OCCURS
Listen to the radio and watch the news
Gather your family and pets, important documents/personal belongings, etc., into vehicle if time permits.
Close house windows and remove curtains/drapes; turn lights on; leave doors unlocked
Turn on water sprinklers if you are on a well
City Residents should turn off sprinklers to save water for firefighters!
