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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A wildfire or forest fire is moving toward your home or community.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Official evacuation order or emergency alert on phone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Orange glow, smoke column, or falling ash nearby.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Neighbours leaving or fire service door-to-door warnings.
Scene hazards: Fast-moving fire, Smoke on roads, Gridlock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Gather family and pets into vehicle immediately if evacuation ordered.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wear cotton or wool — synthetics melt on skin in heat.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Turn on headlights for visibility in smoke.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Follow designated evacuation route — not shortcuts through brush.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep windows up in vehicle to reduce smoke inhalation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If trapped on road in fire, park clear of vegetation, stay in car, call help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Register at evacuation center so family knows you are safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Follow local disaster helpline and official SMS alerts for routes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 or 112 if trapped on road surrounded by fire.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report blocked evacuation routes to authorities.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke inhalation during evacuation needs medical care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Burn injuries require burn center treatment.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT wait until you see flames at your door.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT try to outrun fire on foot through brush.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT return home until officials declare all-clear.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hose down your roof and stay to save your house
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Untrained property defense is extremely dangerous. Leave when evacuated — early departure saves lives.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Surrounded by fire with no escape route.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wildfires move faster than people expect — wind can shift direction suddenly.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Embers travel kilometers ahead of the main fire and ignite new spots.