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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You are evacuating because of wildfire — moving to a safe zone or shelter.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Mandatory evacuation zone includes your address.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Heavy smoke reducing visibility on roads.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Emergency personnel directing traffic one-way out.
Scene hazards: Road smoke, Accidents, Dehydration
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Load vehicle with people, pets, and go-bag already prepared if possible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lock home and leave gates open for fire trucks if advised locally.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Inform a relative outside the zone that you are leaving.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drive calmly with headlights on — do not block intersections.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If smoke thickens, recirculate air in car and close vents.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Proceed to official shelter or pre-arranged safe location.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Check in with shelter staff or disaster registration app.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use official disaster helpline for shelter locations and road status.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if vehicle breaks down in evacuation zone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report missing persons at shelter registration desk.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Medical needs at shelters — inform staff for insulin, oxygen, etc.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Psychological support available at many evacuation centers.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT take unmaintained forest roads to bypass traffic.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT go back for forgotten items once on route.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT shelter in a dry creek bed or dense brush if leaving on foot.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — GPS will find a faster escape route than officials provide
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — GPS may route you toward fire on closed rural roads. Follow official evacuation directions.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Trapped on fire-closed road away from help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuation routes are chosen to keep traffic moving away from fire spread.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shelters provide accountability and resources — register on arrival.