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WILDFIRE IS COMING. ARE YOU READY?

While the beauty of the Cleveland National Forest and the outdoor experiences it offers Corona are a wonderful commodity, living in a Wildland Urban Interface does pose some risk to our Community. When fires start, your firefighters are prepared to protect you and your property; but we need your help. 

The Corona Fire Department in partnership with Cal Fire has published this Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Action Plan to give Citizens the tips and tools necessary to prepare for such an event. This plan will teach you how to prepare for a fire long before one starts, what to do when a fire is burning, but not yet threatening you and your property, and finally, knowing when to leave your property to get out of harm's way and allow firefighters to work. 

Get prepared for wildfire before it strikes by following Ready, Set, Go! Download the Publications below for further step by step process of preparing for wildfires! 
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GET READY

Create and maintain defensible space and harden your home against flying embers.

Being Ready for wildfire starts with maintaining an adequate defensible space and by hardening your home by using fire resistant building materials. Defensible space is the buffer you create by removing dead plants, grass and weeds. This buffer helps to keep the fire away from your home. Hardening your home means using construction materials that can help your home withstand flying embers finding weak spots in the construction, which can result in your house catching fire. It takes the combination of both Defensible space and the hardening of your home to really give your house the best chance of surviving a wildfire.

GET SET

Prepare your family and home ahead of time for the possibility of having to evacuate.

Before wildfire strikes, it is important that you get Set. Prepare yourself and your home for the possibility of having to evacuate. There are three main preparation actions that should be completed and familiar to all members of your household long in advance of a wildfire.

3 Steps to Getting Set:

  1. Create a Wildfire Action Plan that includes evacuation planning for your home, family and pets.
  2. Assemble an Emergency Supply Kit for each person in your household.
  3. Fill-out a Family Communication Plan that includes important evacuation and contact information.

GO! EVACUATION GUIDE

Take the evacuation steps necessary to give your family & home the best chance of surviving a wildfire.

Give your household the best chance of surviving a wildfire by being ready to go and evacuating early. This includes going through pre-evacuation preparation steps (only if time allows) to increase your home’s defenses, as well as creating a Wildfire Action Plan for your family. Being ready to go also means knowing when to evacuate and what to do if you become trapped.

Remember: When immediate evacuation is necessary, follow these steps as soon as possible to get ready to GO!

  1. Review your Evacuation Plan Checklist.
  2. Ensure your Emergency Supply Kit is in your vehicle.
  3. Cover-up to protect against heat and flying embers. Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, heavy shoes/boots, cap, dry bandanna for face cover, goggles or glasses. 100% cotton is preferable.
  4. Locate your pets and take them with you.