NATURAL HAZARD
Wildfire
Fire threatening your area, smoke, or evacuation risk.
Official evacuation orders and immediate life-threatening hazards take priority over this guide. Call 911 in an emergency.
1WHAT TO VERIFY
- Check county emergency management and AZ Emergency Information Network for evacuation status (Ready, Set, Go).
- Check AirNow for smoke and air quality.
2IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
- If told to GO, leave immediately. Do not wait.
- At SET: load go-bags, pets, documents and medications into the vehicle.
- Close windows and doors; keep vehicle fueled and facing out.
3HOUSEHOLD SAFETY
- Stay indoors with filtered air during heavy smoke; use N95 masks outdoors.
- Never try to outrun a fire on foot.
4COMMUNICATIONS
- Tell your out-of-area contact when you leave and where you're going.
5SUPPLIES
- Go-bag, N95 masks, copies of documents, medications, pet carriers.
6SHELTER OR EVACUATION
- Evacuation orders override everything in this app. Follow designated routes.
7BUSINESS CONTINUITY
- Back up records off-site; have an employee accountability process.
8RECOVERY
- Return only when officials say it's safe. Watch for hot spots and damaged power lines.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
General educational guidance. Not a substitute for official instructions or professional medical advice.