MAY IS WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS MONTH

May is Wildfire Preparedness Month! Are you prepared?

Action 1: Sign up to get alerts!

Be in the know by signing up for the Eagle County Alert system either through the Everbridge application or the ReachWell application to receive the latest information about wildfire incidents and evacuation notices. Subscribers can elect to receive time-sensitive emergency messages to their phone, desktop, or other mobile device. If you already have an account with EC Alert, be sure to check that your notifications are up to date and cover wildfire notices. Learn more and register for Everbridge at https://member.everbridge.net/1332612387832141/login or download the ReachWell application.

Action 2: Get to know your insurance agent!

Call your agent or insurance company this wildfire season to discuss your policy limits and to make sure that your policy reflects the correct square footage and features in your home. If you are a renter, call your renters insurance provider to confirm that your policy includes wildfire damages. For more information on action items and questions that you can ask your provider, visit ECEmergency.org

Action 3: Make a plan for evacuation!

Make a plan and complete your Emergency Checklist by determining your evacuation route and creating an emergency supply kit with plans for your 6 P's; People and pets, important papers and documents, prescriptions and medications, pictures, personal computers and external hard drives, and plastic credit and debit cards.

Action 4: Schedule a FREE home assessment!

Learn about wildfire safety and steps that you can take to reduce wildfire risk in and around your home by signing up for a REALFire home assessment. These voluntary assessments are performed by trained fire professionals and will give you recommendations for mitigating your home from the threat of wildfire. Visit the REALFire website HERE.