Wildfire Evacuation plan for Parkville, Carney, Perry Hall, White Marsh, Fullerton

4/27/2016 (Permalink)

Shenandoah Wild fire

Today marks the 11th day of the Shenandoah Wild fire, it has burned 10,000 acres and is still continuing to spread. Officials say the fire is contained and no residents are at risk, but skyline drive and parts of the park are still closed. Who knew something like this could happen so close to home? Well it doesn’t take very much, just one unsupervised grill, a campfire left with coals still hot, or an improperly extinguished cigarette is all it takes to ignite a forest.

Wildfires are a very real threat and while having a wild fire on the east coast is unusual, we Baltimoreans should always be prepared. We’ve compiled a list of useful tips and tricks to stay on top of your wildfire evacuation plan.

First off, always, ALWAYS have an emergency supply kit ready

Pack your emergency Supply kit

• 3 gallons of water per person (1 gallon of water per day, per person = 3 day supply)
• 3 day supply of non-perishable food
• Flashlight
• Battery powered or hand-crank radio
• Multi-purpose tool
• Sanitation and personal hygiene
• Copies of personal documents
• Cash
• Cellphone with chargers
• Emergency contact information
• Blanket
• Maps

Prepare your home

• Make sure gutters and roof are clear at all times
• Make sure driveway entrances and house number are clearly marked
• Set aside household items that can be used as fire tools: a rake, ax, handsaw, chain saw, bucket, shovel. You may need to put out small fires before emergency responders arrive.
• Post emergency numbers next to every phone in home
• Educate children and teens: have a conversation about where to go, where to meet, and how to get out of the neighborhood.
• Practice multiple ways of getting out of the neighborhood; the primary route could be blocked

What to do when there are fire reports in your area

• Be ready to leave at a moments notice
• supplies packed
• arrange temporary housing at a friend or relatives in a faraway place
• Confine pets to one room so you can grab them in a moments notice
• Listen for emergency information

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