Levels of Fire Evacuation

LEVEL I (1) READY

EVACUATION or PROTECTION ALERT: A wildfire threat is in your area. It would be wise to consider planning and/or packing, in the event an evacuation becomes necessary.

LEVEL II (2) SET

EVACUATION WARNING or NOTICE: High probability of a need to evacuate. You should prepare now by packing necessary items and preparing your family, pets, and vehicle for potential departure. Remember the 6- P’s:

• A plan for the persons in your family (including a meeting place.)
• Personal items (including toiletries, food and water for 2-3 days and special personal possessions.)
• Prescriptions- Have your full, current supply of prescriptions packed.
• Photographs (and other mementos) which cannot be replaced.
• Pets (Have a plan in place and pets secured so frightened pets don’t escape fenced yards or kennels.)
• Papers- Pack all important papers, including reference phone numbers, account numbers, etc.

Now is the time to move persons with mobility or medical issues. If you have livestock or large animals, please move them to a safe place now! Please use common sense and evacuate at any time you feel uncomfortable or see active fire behavior.

LEVEL III (3) GO

EVACUATION REQUEST or ORDER: Occupants of the affected area(s) are asked to leave within a specified time period, by pre-designated route(s). Perimeter roadblocks are typically established. At this stage:

• You should take your family, pets, and necessary items including medications and important papers and evacuate now if you are in a Level III area.
• Check-in with your local Red Cross shelter (even if you don’t intend to stay there). Check-in with them and let them know where you will be in case your family is looking for you.
• Drive with your lights on, safely and SLOWLY remaining aware of your surroundings as you leave.