Otay Mesa Families Prepare Evacuation Plans for Wildfire Season?

7/9/2024 (Permalink)

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Our local Otay Mesa/San Ysidro team wants everyone to be prepared to evacuate in the event of wildfire: Here's a step-by-step guide to creating an effective fire evacuation plan:

1. Staying informed is your shield against the unknown. By subscribing to local alerts and weather updates and using apps like FEMA and local news sources, you can confidently respond to wildfire risks in real-time.
2. Create a Communication Plan: Designate an out-of-area contact person for family members to check in with. Ensure everyone in your household has each other's phone numbers and a list of emergency contacts.
3. Mapping out evacuation routes allows everyone to become familiar with the paths and instills a sense of preparedness and readiness in your household.
4. Prepare an Emergency Kit: Assemble a "go-bag" with essentials such as water, non-perishable food, medications, important documents, flashlights, batteries, a first-aid kit, and personal hygiene items.
5. Plan for Pets and Livestock: Include pets in your evacuation plan. Have carriers, leashes, food, and water ready. Know how you'll transport larger animals if needed.
6. Defensible Space: Clear flammable vegetation and materials around your home to create a defensible space.
7. Practice Regularly: Conduct evacuation drills regularly.

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Otay Mesa residents and commercial businesses rely on our Otay Mesa/San Ysidro team to restore fire damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 619-439-2407.

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