What should I do to be prepared at home?

There are many ways to be prepared at home and here are a few to get started:

• Educate yourself on the operation of systems in your house. Know where utility shut-offs are for your home. Learn how to safely relight pilot lights. Keep your home tidy to prevent accidents.
• Create defensible space around your home. Wildfire is a risk everywhere in our county.
• Plan for disasters with proper insurance
• Create a family plan
• Make a 72 hour kit with water and supplies for you and your family
• Prepare your car with an emergency kit and keep a full tank of gas
• Be aware of weather conditions keep up with the National Weather Service and Weather Underground