Fire Condition Guide?

FireCon 5: set when wildfire conditions (winds, drought, seasonal) exist.

FireCon 4: set when a wildfire has started within 100 miles upwind of your present location.

FireCon 3: set when a wildfire has started within 50 miles upwind of your present location.
A. Top off fuel tanks
B. Plan your escape route(s)
C. Know where everyone in the family is.

FireCon 2: set when a wildfire has started within 25 miles upwind of your present location.
A. Load vehicles.
B. Have all family members come home.
C.

FireCon 1: set when an evacuation has been ordered for your present location.
A. Load family members into vehicles.
B. Depart via best evacuation route chosen.
C.

Here's a framework based on zero Wildfire experience. Perhaps it can be modified to reflect reality by those who are experienced with living in areas prone to wildfires.


Edited by wildman800 (05/14/14 09:57 PM)
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