Wildfire readiness in Oregon and Washington
We link to official guidance instead of copying it, so what you read here does not go out of date. Your local fire department is always the best source for conditions in your area.
Oregon
- Evacuations: Be Ready. Be Set. Go Now! (State of Oregon)
- Prevent wildfires (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
- Defensible space checklist (PDF, Oregon State Fire Marshal)
Washington
- Defensible space: prepare your home (Washington DNR)
- Wildfire Ready Neighbors: make your plan (Washington DNR)
- 12 steps to defend your home from wildfire (PDF, Washington DNR)
National
- Firewise USA (NFPA): how neighbors can reduce wildfire risk together
Three things to do this week
- Find out how your county sends emergency alerts, and sign up.
- Walk around your home with the defensible space guidance above and note what needs clearing.
- Talk through your evacuation plan, including where you would go and how you would get out.
In an emergency, call 911.