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Evacuation Ready-Set-Go

Prepare for future incidents by reviewing the following:

Ready. Prepare to Evacuate
 Prepare for near-future evacuation
Set. Be Alert to Evacuate
 Voluntary Evacuation; Evacuation Orders are Imminent
Go! Evacuate Now!
 Mandatory Immediate Evacuation Required

 

Pack a Go Kit

Assemble your valuables, essential medications and medical equipment. Include important documents such as passports, birth certificates and insurance information. Make sure you have your computer and phone, a credit card and copies of personal items such as family photos. Have clothes and personal items packed in a “go bag.” Due to COVID-19, make sure to pack face coverings for every member of the household, as well as hand sanitizer if you have it.

Prepare Your Family

  • Create a Family Disaster Plan that includes meeting locations and communication plans and rehearse it regularly.
  • Appoint an out-of-area friend or relative as a point of contact so you can communicate with family members who have relocated.
  • Maintain a list of emergency contact numbers in your emergency supply kit.
  • Know where your gas, electric and water main shut-off controls are and how to use them
  • Assemble an emergency supply kit as recommended by the American Red Cross.
  • Keep an extra emergency supply kit in your vehicle.
  • Consider a portable radio or scanner to help stay updated on the fire in case of loss of internet/cell service.
  • Take a video of your home for insurance purposes, focusing on expensive items and serial numbers.

Inside

  • Shut windows and doors
  • Remove flammable window shades, curtains and close metal shutters
  • Move flammable furniture to the center of the room, away from windows and doors
  • Leave your lights on so firefighters can see your house under smoky conditions
  • Turn off pilot lights after shutting off propane at the tank

Outside

  • Gather flammable items, patio furniture, children’s toys, and doormats from outside the house and bring them inside or put them in storage
  • Turn off propane tanks
  • Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures
  • Connect garden hoses to outside water valves or spigots for use by firefighters.
  • Fill water buckets and place them around the house
  • Leave exterior lights on so your home is visible to firefighters in the smoke or darkness
  • Put your Go Kit in your vehicle
  • Back your car into the driveway with doors and windows closed. Carry your car keys with you
  • Have a ladder available and place it at the corner of the house for firefighters to quickly access your roof
  • Seal attic and ground vents with pre-cut plywood or commercial seals
  • Patrol your property and monitor the fire situation. Don’t wait for an evacuation order if you feel threatened.

Animals/Pets

  • Locate your pets and keep them nearby.
  • Have food and water for pets ready for evacuation.
  • Prepare animals for transport and consider moving them to a safe location early.

Neighbors

  • Check on neighbors and make sure they are preparing to leave, especially neighbors who may need extra assistance, such as people with medical needs, people with disabilities, children, seniors.
  • Exchange contact information to be able to keep in touch.

For more ideas about what to include in your Go Kit, visit Ready.Gov

IT CAN HAPPEN! 

The ICE FIRE October 25,2020: Silverton was put on pre-evacuation status.  Silverton and San Juan County are no longer under the Ready evacuation status.

Questions

Town/County questions can be directed to the Silverton Visitor Center:
(970) 387-5654 or Toll-free (800) 752-4494

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