Wildfires Can Happen Anywhere, Anytime #OKfire

Wildfires  have hit the Western United States recently and may continue, so prepare yourself and your family. Wildfires can occur anywhere, any time of the year. They destroy homes, businesses, and natural resources. Review the Prepareathon™ How to Prepare for a Wildfire Guide to begin preparing for a wildfire. Watch the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s wildfire video – When the Fire Starts. Determine if your insurance policy includes enough coverage for your property. Remove flammable items, such as firewood piles and portable propane tanks, within 30 feet of all structures. Remove dry or dead vegetation from up to 100 feet around your home. Learn and practice evacuation routes from your home or business to a safe area. Add these routes to your family emergency communication plan. The best action to protect yourself and your family is to evacuate early.   For more information, visit Ready.gov or the U. S. Fire Administration’s Wildfire Page: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/wildfire.html.