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| Four Seasons Hemet Herald | AUGUST 2024 | 11 If you are a disaster survivor, please visit FEMA.gov for up-to-date information on current disaster declarations. If you have questions about your disaster assistance application, you can call (800) 621- 3362, visit disasterassistance.gov or use the FEMA mobile app. Wildfires: Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in natural areas like forests, grasslands or prairies. These dangerous fires spread quickly and can devastate not only wildlife and natural areas, but also communities. Prepare for Wildfires Recognize Warnings and Alerts: Have several ways to receive alerts. Download the FEMA app and receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide. Sign up for community alerts in your area and be aware of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA), which requires no-sign up. Pay attention to air quality alerts. Make an Emergency Plan: Make sure everyone in your household knows and understands what to do if you need to quickly evacuate. Don't forget a plan for the office, kids' daycare and anywhere you frequent. Review Important Documents: Make sure your insurance policies and personal documents, like ID, are up to date. Make copies and keep them in a secure password-protected digital space. Strengthen your Home: Use fire-resistant materials to build, renovate or make repairs. Find an outdoor water source with a hose that can reach any area of your property. Create a fire-resistant zone that is free of leaves, debris or flammable materials for at least 30 feet from your home. Designate a room that can be closed off from outside air. Close all doors and windows. Set up a portable air cleaner to keep indoor pollution levels low when smoky conditions exist. Know your Evacuation Zone: You may have to evacuate quickly due to a wildfire. Learn your evacuation routes, practice with household, pets and identify where you will go. Follow the instructions from local authorities. They will provide the latest recommendations based on the threat to your community and appropriate safety measures. Gather Supplies: Have enough supplies for your household, including a first aid kit, in your go bag or car trunk. Being prepared allows you to avoid unnecessary excursions and to address minor medical issues at home, alleviating the burden on urgent care centers and hospitals. Remember that not everyone can afford to respond by stocking up on necessities. For those who can afford it, making essential purchases and slowly building up supplies in advance will allow for longer time periods between shopping trips. Be cautious when carrying flammable or combustible household products that can cause fires or explosions if handled wrong, such as aerosols, cooking oils, rubbing alcohol and hand sanitizer If available, store an N95 mask to protect yourself from smoke inhalation. Keep your cell phone charged when wildfires could be in your area. Purchase backup charging devices to power electronics. Additional Resources Wildfires | Ready.gov Our Mission The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program is designed to increase individual and community preparedness and self-reliance in the event of man-made or natural disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially recognized CERT as an important part of a community's disaster preparedness readiness. Four Seasons CERT continues to need your participation. Become a Street Captain or CERT Auxiliary. Step up. Be a part of the best CERT in the valley, come make a difference. For more information visit https://fscert.org/cert-volunteer. Learn how to prepare at fscert. org. Plan. Prepare. Survive. Emergency Preparedness