In the event that you need to leave in a hurry, an emergency supply kit (and some quick thinking) can save life and property. Keep your emergency supply kit in an area that is easily accessible and ready if you need to evacuate.
Emergency Supply Kit Checklist:
- Follow local Emergency Management officials to stay up to date on when (and how) to evacuate successfully.
- Seven-day supply of prescriptions or special medications
- Cell phone with wall and car chargers
- Extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks
- Copies of important documents (birth certificates, passports, proof of address, medical information, etc.)
- External hard drive or USB with personal computer information and files
- Inventory of home contents. Consider making a list, utilizing a home-inventory app on your phone or videotaping prior to an emergency.
For more information on emergency supplies, visit FloridaDisaster.org or print the checklist here to ensure that you have all of the necessary supplies.
Recreational Drones
Do not fly recreational drones near wildfires.
- Flying recreational drones over or near wildfires could cause injury or death to firefighters and hamper the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations.
- Individuals who interfere with wildfire suppression efforts may be subject to civil penalties and criminal prosecution.
More Disaster Preparation Resources
- Active Wildfire Points Dashboard
- Current Wildfire Conditions
- FloridaDisaster.org
- Ready, Set, Go. Your personal wildfire action plan (see page 12)
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What to Do If You Encounter Smoke
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- Wildfire Evacuation Plan
