Fire Safety

 

BUILDING FIRE

To escape a fire, you should:

Check closed doors for heat before you open them. Use the back of your hand to feel the top of the door, gap between the door and door frame, and doorknob (check last). Never use the palm of your hand or fingers to test for heat, as burning these areas can impair your ability to escape the fire if you need to climb or crawl.
 
Hot Door - Do NOT open. Escape through a window, if possible. If not, hang a white or light-colored piece of fabric (sheet/shirt, etc.) outside the window to alert fire fighters of your location. Call 911, if possible.


Cool Door - Open slowly and ensure there is no fire or smoke blocking your escape route. If blocked, shut the door immediately and use an alternate escape route such as a window. If clear, leave immediately and close the door behind you. Be prepared to crawl as heat and smoke rise.


Crawl low under any smoke to your exit. Heavy smoke and poisonous gases first collect by the ceiling.
Close doors behind you to delay the spread of smoke and fire.
Once you are out of the building, do NOT reenter. Call 911, if needed.
Go to the building’s assigned assembly area.

 

Fire extinguishers should only be used for small fires that are confined to an area such as a garbage can or microwave. Do not attempt to use a fire extinguisher unless you are trained and comfortable doing so. If the fire is not extinguished by one fire extinguisher, evacuate immediately and ensure the fire alarm is activated and emergency personnel have been notified. Your safety is the priority, not putting out the fire.

 

WILDFIRE

夜色视频 has more wildfires than any other state. There were 8,110 wildfire in 2024 alone.

Our wildfire season is year-round, not only during the summer months. Wildfires can be caused by lightning, arson, human activities (unintentional) and power lines.

How to Prepare:

  • Download the FEMA app and receive real-time alerts.
  • Remove materials at least 30 feet around your home/building that could burn.
  • Plan several different escape routes from your home and community. Know your evacuation zone.
  • Pack an emergency supply kit, including an N95 mask to protect yourself from smoke inhalation.
  • Keep your cell phone charged. Have backup charging devices.

During a Wildfire:

  • Pay attention to emergency alerts and notifications.
  • Evacuate immediately if authorities tell you to do so!
  • If trapped, call 911 and give your location, but be aware that emergency response could be delayed or impossible.
  • Use an N95 mask to limit your exposure to smoke.

If Trapped in a Building Surrounded by Fire:

  • To survive, YOU MUST STAY INSIDE THE BUILDING until the fire front passes. Although it will be very hot, it can be four or five times hotter outside.
  • Call 911.
  • Leave exterior and interior lights on, if possible, to help firefighters find the building in dense smoke.
  • Close all windows and doors; place wet towels under door and window openings.
  • Have your fire extinguishers out and ready to use.
  • Fill sinks, tubs, and buckets with water for extinguishing any embers that enter the space as well as for drinking and flushing toilets.
  • Plan for loss of power. Have flashlights and batteries ready.
  • Close only metal window blinds. Remove flammable window treatments.
  • Move furniture away from windows and sliding glass doors.
  • Stay in the center of the structure, away from windows and glass doors.