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WILDFIRE EVACUATION WORKSHOP

WILDFIRE EVACUATION WORKSHOP. LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT Battalion Chief Dennis Waters Battalion Chief Rick Combs Battalion Chief Mark Akahoshi BATTALION 12 COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 6, and 7. Do you have the knowledge, skills and motivation to protect your home and family from a wildfire?.

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WILDFIRE EVACUATION WORKSHOP

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  1. WILDFIRE EVACUATION WORKSHOP LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT Battalion Chief Dennis Waters Battalion Chief Rick Combs Battalion Chief Mark Akahoshi BATTALION 12 COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 6, and 7

  2. Do you have the knowledge, skills and motivation to protect your home and family from a wildfire? READY... SET...GO!

  3. WILDFIRES ARE DEVASTATING! • Property loss in the Billions of Dollars, Nation-wide. • Life loss does not have to be part of the equation.

  4. THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT EVACUATION PLANNING

  5. READY... SET...GO! Insert Video Here

  6. READY • Preparation is the key to success. • Confidence that you have what you need. • Priceless belongings are not forgotten.

  7. READY • Have an Escape Plan • Evacuation Routes • Emergency Numbers • Out of State Contacts • Safe Meeting Places • At Work • At School

  8. READY • Photo document household and belongings for insurance purposes. • Important Documents and Cash. • Safeguard Family Treasures.

  9. READY • Fire Officials spend countless hours preparing each year. • Emergency Kits • Earthquakes • Wildfires • Ask Questions • Fire Officials • Insurance Agents

  10. HOW DO I PREPARE? • Brush Clearance

  11. HOW DO I PREPARE? NO Defensible Space

  12. HOW DO I PREPARE? Defensible Space

  13. SET • Preparation is the Key to Success. • Consider Evacuation in Advance • When Fire Approaches, Remain Calm. • YOU Are READY.

  14. SET • Park Car Facing the road. • Pack Pre-Planned items. • Emergency Kits, Pet Supplies, Batteries and Water.

  15. SET HOUSE PREPARATION • Turn on Lights in your Home. • Close ALL Doors and Windows. • Non-Combustible Ladder for roof access - UP. • Shut-Off A/C. • Know where utility shut-offs are located.

  16. DON’T WAIT TO...GO!

  17. DON’T WAIT TO...GO!

  18. DON’T WAIT TO...GO!

  19. DON’T WAIT TO...GO!

  20. DON’T WAIT TO...GO!

  21. GO! Evacuation Terminology • Evacuation Warning • Voluntary

  22. GO! Evacuation Terminology • Evacuation Order

  23. GO! • Shelter in Place • Safe Structure • Not Immediately Exposed.

  24. GO! Where Do I Go? • Evacuation Centers • Identify Residents There To Account For Potential Missing Persons

  25. READY... SET...GO! Insert Video Here

  26. City of Los Angeles

  27. San Fernando Valley

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