Evacuation Orders Issued Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

Press release from the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services:

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HUM-E063-A

NORTH OF Forest Route 6n39

SOUTH OF Friday Ridge Road

EAST OF Friday Ridge Road, Forest Route 6n08a

WEST OF Friday Ridge Road

Wildfire Evacuation Checklist and more:

When an evacuation is anticipated, follow these checklists (if time allows) to give your home the best chance of surviving a wildfire.

Home Evacuation Checklist – How to Prepare for Evacuation:

Inside the House

• • Have your Emergency Supply Kit/Evacuation Bag ready to go. See checklist above.

• • Ensure a Wildfire Action Plan is prepared ahead of time

• • Make sure you know your community’s emergency response plan and have a plan on where to go when it is time to evacuate, and best routes for leaving your location.

• • Shut all windows and doors, leaving them unlocked.

• • Remove flammable window shades, curtains and close metal shutters.

• • Remove lightweight curtains.

• • Move flammable furniture to the center of the room, away from windows and doors.

• • Shut off gas at the meter; turn off pilot lights.

• • Leave your lights on so firefighters can see your house under smoky conditions.

• • Shut off the air conditioning.

Outside

• • Gather up flammable items from the exterior of the house and bring them inside (patio furniture, children’s toys, door mats, trash cans, etc.) or place them in your pool.

• • Turn off propane tanks.

• • Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures.

• • Connect garden hoses to outside water valves or spigots for use by firefighters. Fill water buckets and place them around the house.

• • Don’t leave sprinklers on or water running, they can affect critical water pressure.

• • Leave exterior lights on so your home is visible to firefighters in the smoke or darkness of night.

• • Put your Emergency Supply Kit in your vehicle.

• • Back your car into the driveway with vehicle loaded and all doors and windows closed. Carry your car keys with you.

• • Have a ladder available and place it at the corner of the house for firefighters to quickly access your roof.

• • Seal attic and ground vents with pre-cut plywood or commercial seals.

• • Patrol your property and monitor the fire situation. Don’t wait for an evacuation order if you feel threatened.

• • Check on neighbors and make sure they are preparing to leave.

Animals

• • Locate your pets and keep them nearby.

• • Prepare farm animals for transport and think about moving them to a safe location early.

• • Pets:  https://www.livingwithfire.com/get-prepared/

Prepare for Pets

Prepare to address the needs of your pets if you have to evacuate.

• • Make sure dogs and cats wear properly fitted collars with identification, vaccination, microchip and license tags.

• • Your pet evacuation plan should include routes, transportation needs and host sites. Share this plan with trusted neighbors in your absence.

• • Exchange veterinary information with neighbors and file a permission slip with the veterinarian authorizing emergency care for your animals if you cannot be located.

• • Make sure all vehicles, trailers and pet carriers needed for evacuation are serviced and ready to be used.

• • Assemble a pet to-go bag with a supply of food, non-spill food and water bowls, cat litter and box and a restraint (chain, leash or harness). Additional items to include are newspaper and paper towels, plastic bags, permanent marker, bleach/disinfectant solution and water buckets.