Fire season is in full swing and preparation is more important than ever. Having ”go bags” ready and emergency evacuation plans are a good start, as well as knowing what to do both during and after a fire. Here are some resources to help you in the process:

 

• Watch this video to know what to do to prepare
  
  

• Wildfire safety before, during and after from PG&E and Red Cross

• Red Cross: Be Prepared for Wildfires during COVID-19 PDF

• Watch this video to understand how to prevent a house fire
  
  

• Attend a PG&E wildfire safety webinar

• Know what to do when a fire starts

• Red Cross’ Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities

• Disability Disaster Access & Resources

• Preparedness for Older Adults

• Emergency contact card template to help the family if you get separated

• Guiding Kids through an emergency situation

• Creating a plan - use these templates in English and Spanish

• Update your contact information online or call (866) 743-6589

• Making an Emergency “Go Bag” for you and your family

• Pet Emergency Kit

• San Francisco Chronicle: Fire tracker

• Follow @CaFireScanner on Twitter

• Alert Wildfire's Map

• California Public Utilities Commission: Threat Maps

• East Bay Times: California Fires News

• Download Emergency App from the Apple Store or Google Play

• Locate an Open Shelter

• Call 1-800-RED CROSS ((800) 733-2767) and select the prompt for "Disaster" to register yourself and your family as safe or register as safe

• Tips on contacting loved ones during disasters

• Watch this video on recovering after a fire
  
  

• Home fire recovery

• Returning home and cleaning up after a fire

• Red Cross: Wildfire Relief

• Recovering financially

• Coping with post-disasters

• Free National Disaster Distress Helpline: Available to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to a disaster.

• Call (800) 985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 or for Spanish call (800) 985-5990 and press "2“ or or text Hablanos to 66746 to speak to a caring counselor

• If you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions such as sadness, depression, anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or someone else, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK ((800) 273-8255)

We hope you, your family, and friends stay safe during this challenging time.