Choose foods that are easy to prepare and have a long shelf life, such as canned goods, protein bars, dried fruits, and instant meals. Water is crucial for hydration and sanitation, so store a gallon per person per day. Clothing When preparing for a wildfire, clothing should be protective...
Most US damage occurs on the west coast — but wildfire smoke contributes to more deaths in the Eastern US than the west because of how the jet stream carries particulates down range to the east, where they settle down on people, food, and water. Keep in mind the difference in land size...
Here is how to prepare for a wildfire to protect your family and home. From building a go bag and disaster supply kit to securing your home and property, if you live in a high-risk fire zone, learn these checklists by heart! Being prepared can help you get out in a timely manner, ...
WATCH: Tips to help protect yourself from wildfire smokeProtecting infrastructure Daniels said it is time for governments to increase investment in programs to help people make their homes more fire resistant, and to ensure all new builds in fire-prone a...
Wildfire pet safety tips Aitken offered the following advice to pet owners: Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Smoke and ash are just as harmful to pets as it is to humans. If dogs will go to the bathroom on absorptive pads inside the house, "even better," Aitken said. ...
Community preparedness groups need to start training for wildfire emergenciesjust like they do for earthquakes, said Kelly. “Bay Area residents need to learn how to create defensible space around their homes; how to put mesh on their vents; how to evaluate their roofs,” she said. “This...
While air purifiers help clear the air, you might be missing harmful chemicals lingering on your surfaces.
While these communities have been forced to reenvision this status as their new normal, the traveling wildfire smoke from Canada might feel apocalyptic for those experiencing such a crisis for the first time. It's a prescient wake-up call and cry for action. This Tweet is currently unavailable...
When people think of the impacts of climate change, they often focus on physical harm, such as loss of homes and businesses to wildfire, or illness due to floods, wildfire smoke or heat. That physical harm, however, can easily lead to financial devastation. And, as a new report from the...
Well before evacuation orders are declared, or even before an emergency happens, there are ways to prepare.