Summer: Ready or Not-Wildfire Season is Here!
Summer 2026
Actions to take in august and september
Share the Message - Fire Moves Fast - Be Ready to Go
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Speed of Fire - Handout 1 red flag warning_ember check Fire weather alerts and what to do
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Actions to Take in June
It's not too late to keep preparing for wildfire season.
1. FIRE WEATHER SMART. Know what fire weather is. Know what to do when there is a red flag weather warning or watch!
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2. EVACUATION READY. Know about emergency alerts, your evacuation zone and safe evacuations. Now is the time to make sure your go bag is current--and your pet's too!
Get to know your neighbors because you depend on each other in an emergency!
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3. EMBER READY. Remember: Embers are your enemy! Make your Zone 0, squeaky clean! Keep working on clearing around your home, especially where the embers may land and cause the most trouble--Zone 0, your gutters, roofs, decks and porches.
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Now is the time to get things done: Prep it Like you Mean it. Do the dirty work now! Gut the gutters, trim the trees. Move your firewood!
Create defensible space – it’s not too late. Most homes lost to wildfire are taken out by flying embers that can travel for miles, not a wall of flames.
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- Watch this CAL FIRE video of homes burning – one with mulch and plants in zone 0 and one squeaky clean!
MORE ON EVACUATION READINESS
Here are some helpful reminders to share with your family, friends and FWCs.
- Make sure you and your family, friends and neighbors are signed up for the new Nevada county Emergency Alert System!
- Know your evacuation routes – practice them.
- Know your Evacuation Zone. What’s that? Each county is divided into areas – zones – with a number. In the event of a fire, you will be notified when to evacuate by your Zone.
- Can’t remember your Zone? Add it to your contact list. Put it on your refrigerator. Put it in your car.
- Know what it means when you receive an Evacuation Advisory, Evacuation Warning, and Evacuation Order.
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JULY
Actions to Take in July
It’s summer. It’s getting hotter and drier. More fires are starting at lower elevations. Are you ready for wildfires?
It’s not too late. What’s most important to do RIGHT NOW?
- Sign up for Emergency Alerts.
- Practice evacuation. Know your routes. Do your own drill.
- Know Your Zone.
- Find your Five and Share Your Plan.
- Pack your GO Bags
- Stay Informed.
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AUGUST
Actions to Take in August
Peak fire season is here.
Evacuation preparedness is key. Practice your evacuation routes--including at night. Roads look different in the dark and smoke.
