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May 25, 2007 - “At the household level, most of us have smoke detectors. That’s good, because in a house fire, as in a wildfire, where there’s smoke, there’s F.L.A.M.E.:
Family – Something as massive as a wildfire will affect your whole family. Prepare them now.
Landscaping – Simple and subtle steps can make your property much more fire resistant.
Awareness – In an emergency, time is crucial. Stay aware of the threat and get the warnings early.
Moisture – Some say you fight fire with fire. We say you fight fire with water.
Evacuation – Even after taking all the other steps, a wildfire is something best avoided.”
The full article provides new detail on each of these areas and helps prepare your family to handle wildfires. The current concepts of having nothing but a "72 hour kit" and to "listen to your radio for further instruction" are not only extremely outdated, they're so vague as to border on uselessness. Don't bet your family's safety on such minimal info. Learn all you can about the many, many simple and subtle steps your family can take to greatly enhance your self-reliance and protection. This wildfire article will be a giant step in the right direction.
The full article is available to read online or for no-charge download at http://www.disasterprep101.com/wildfire.htm.
Other articles of interest include:
“50 Emergency Uses for your Camera Phone”
“Tornado Preparedness: The Six Steps to Safety”
