PRE-EVACUATION PREPARATIONS 

Plan, prepare and practice these simple tips that can help make leaving your home quicker, easier and safer in the event of a wildfire. 

Plan, Prepare and Practice Before a Wildfire Occurs 

• Make sure you have signed up to receive local emergency alerts and warnings on your cell phone and other devices
• Plan a primary evacuation route away from your home, and also alternative routes in case your first route is threatened by wildfire
• Make sure your designated contact knows your plan and to communicate with you to know you are safe
• Know evacuation plans for locations where household members regularly are like workplaces, schools or home 
• Make sure you have your Emergency Go Bag packed 
• Back vehicles into your garage or an open space facing the direction of escape
• Keep the gas tank in vehicles at least half full 
• Keep a cell phone charger in your car 

Alerts can be different by county, please see Regional Information for your county's alerts 

Pre-Evacuation Alert 

Evacuate As Soon As Possible ​
A Short Delay to Prepare Home
May Be Okay
Leave If You Feel Unsafe ​​

​​There is a wildfire in your area that may require you to evacuate in the near future.   You should be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.  If you feel you are in danger and want to leave, do so.   If you need additional time to evacuate, you should consider leaving now.   If you need to arrange for transportation assistance, do so immediately.   If you have livestock or other large animals, you should consider removing them from your area now.  

Alerts can be different by county, please see Regional Information for your county's alerts

EVACUATION ORDER

Leave Now !  
Evacuate Immediately
Do NOT Delay to Gather Belongings
​or Prepare Your Home.  ​

​​​There is a wildfire in your area and you have been ordered to evacuate immediately.   If you need assistance evacuating yourself or animals, call 911.   You will be provided the safest escape routes known, so make sure you follow the instructions as other routes may be closed or impassable.   You will also be told where an evacuation point has been established to provide information and safe place if you have nowhere else to go.   Do not delay -evacuation means you need to leave immediately !  ​

Wildfire Evacuation Checklist 

Clear Creek, Jefferson & Park County

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OUTSIDE YOUR HOME 
Pre-Evacuation Preparations 

• Put Combustible Patio Furniture Inside
• Bring All Doormats into House
• Move BBQ Appliances Away from Structure
• Remove Firewood or Any Other Combustibles from Home
• Have Ladder Available

INSIDE YOUR HOME
​Pre-Evacuation Preparations

• Turn ON Exterior Lights
• Close all Windows, Doors & Vents
• Keep Power ON​
• Get Important Papers, Computers
• Get Prescription Medications
• Get Easy to Carry Valuables / Photos

ON YOUR PERSON 

•  Dress all family members in long sleeves and long pants; heavy cotton or wool is best, no matter how hot it is.
•  Wear leather gloves, , leather closed-in shoes and head protection.
•  Cover faces with a dry cotton or wool bandanna or scarf over an N95 respirator.
•  Carry a headlamp and flashlight (even during the day).
•  Carry car keys, wallet, ID, cell phone, and spare battery.
•  Put “Go Bag”  in your vehicle.
•  Notify an out-of-area contact of your phone number, location and status. Update regularly.

PETS & ANIMALS 

•  Locate your pets and place in carriers NOW.  You won’t be able to catch them when the fire approaches. 
•  Be sure your pets wear tags and are registered with microchips.
•  Place carriers (with your pets in them) near the front door, with fresh water and extra food.

IF YOUR POWER IS OUT AND YOUR CARS ARE STUCK IN GARAGE

• Pull the Red Emergency Release Cord that hangs from your garage door trolley -- this allows your garage door to be opened manually
• Manually Open Garage Door and get your cars out 
• Manually Close the Garage Door before you leave 

WHEN YOU LEAVE 

•  Leave immediately if ordered.
•  Don’t wait for an evacuation order if you feel unsafe or conditions change; leave early if unsure. 
•  Assist elderly or disabled neighbors. 
•  Take only essential vehicles with adequate fuel.
•  In your car, turn on headlights, close windows, turn on inside air and AC, tune to local radio.
•  Drive slowly and defensively; be observant.
•  The best evacuation route is usually the one you know best. Take the fastest paved route to a valley floor, away from the fire if possible. 
•  Evacuate on foot only as a last resort.
•  You are better protected inside a vehicle or building.
•  If roads are impassable or you are trapped: take shelter inside a car, building, or an open area; park in an outside turn if trapped on a hillside; stay far from vegetation; look for wide roads, parking lots, playing fields, etc.

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