Living in a rural or forested area is a way to connect with nature. However, you are also faced with the risk of wildfires. To protect you and your family in the event of this natural disaster, prepare ahead of time. Natural disaster restoration services recommend the following tips to help keep you safe if you are ever caught in a wildfire. 

How to Prepare for a Wildfire

1. Have an Evacuation Route

Create an emergency evacuation plan according to your community’s routes and shelters, which you should share and practice with your entire family. Make sure you have a means of transportation, such as a car or truck. You should also plan a back-up route in case the first one is overcrowded or inaccessible.

2. Make an Evacuation Kit

Assemble an emergency evacuation kit ahead of time that includes protective clothing, face masks, medications, and emergency supplies. Keep important documents with these supplies, such as your identification information. Evacuate immediately as soon as you are told to do so on an emergency channel. 

3. Remove Fuel Sources Around Your Home

Before you evacuate, defend your home against a wildfire by removing the fuel sources around your property such as dry leaves, pine needles and tree branches. Turn off natural gas and fuel oil supplies, and fill garbage cans and hot tubs with water to help slow down the fire. 

If your home was damaged because of a wildfire or flood, rely on the highly trained restoration service professionals at SERVPRO of Kailua North / Laie in Kaneohe, HI. In addition to 24-hour emergency restoration services, they offer everything from carpet and upholstery cleaning to mold remediation and odor removal. Give them a call today at (808) 235-5015 to schedule an appointment, or visit their website to learn more about their company and restoration services.