DO

• Keep a “fire watch”. Look for smoke or sparks throughout and around the house.
• Keep a “flood watch”. Flash floods after fires are real and dangerous. Watch for rain and have an evacuation plan. See the Flood Risk page for more information.
• Let friends and family know you are safe.
• If you need to re-evacuate due to fire or flood risk, remember these 5 P’s
  • People and Pets
  • Paper (important documents)
  • Prescriptions and other medical needs
  • Pictures
  • Personal computer
• In addition to the 5 P’s, use this Supply Kit Checklist to plan for evacuation.
• Utilize battery-operated radios for emergency updates and news reports.
• Turn on flashlights outside your home before your inspection starts. Not all flashlights are rated to be turned on in a gas leak area, if present.
• Use extreme caution around burned areas. Trees and power poles may be unstable.
• Contact your utility company, propane supplier, heating oil supplier, etc. for system inspections before use.
• Document damage with photos and contact your insurance carrier before starting cleanup efforts.

DO NOT

• Drink water from the faucet. Contact your water utility to assess quality.
• Eat food that may have gone bad. When in doubt throw it out.
• Start cleaning or throwing away anything before you have contacted your insurance company.
• Touch any power lines.
• Attempt to cross flooded areas or roads.
• Turn on appliances before checking for meter and circuit breaker damage