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When Wildfire OccursWhen Wildfire Occurs
Developed by:Ed Smith
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Reno Gazette Journal
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What we’ll be coveringWhat we’ll be covering
Why people don’t take action
What to do during a wildfire What to do after a wildfire
has occurred
Why people don’t take actionWhy people don’t take action
Nevada Appeal
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Why don’t people in your Why don’t people in your area take action?area take action?
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Reason #1Reason #1
“I didn’t know there was a wildfire threat in
my neighborhood.”
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UnawareUnaware
Carson City Fire Department
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Reason #2Reason #2
“It won’t happen to me.”
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DenialDenial
Nevada Appeal
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Reason #3Reason #3
“It’s all fate, when your number is up,
it’s up.”
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DestinyDestiny
Brian Randall
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Reason #4Reason #4
“It won’t make a difference”
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FutilityFutility
Ben Hammack
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Reason #5Reason #5
“It’s not my job.”
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IrresponsibilityIrresponsibility
Ben Hammack
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“So what, my insurance will build me a new house.”
Reason #6Reason #6
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InsuranceInsurance
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Reason #7Reason #7
“If it was important, my insurance company would give me a break on my premium.”
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No incentivesNo incentives
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Reason #8Reason #8
“It’s wrong to cut trees.”
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Unnatural or wrongUnnatural or wrong
Tahoe-Douglas Fire Protection District
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Reason #9Reason #9
“It won’t look good.”
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Aesthetics and functionAesthetics and function
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Reason #10Reason #10
“I don’t want to because of poison oak, lyme disease,
hantavirus, etc.”
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DiscomfortDiscomfort
JoAnne Skelly, UNCE
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Reason #11Reason #11
“I don’t have the time or money to do it.”
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CostCost
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Reason #12Reason #12
“I don’t know what to do.”
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UnknowledgeableUnknowledgeable
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Reason #13Reason #13
“I don’t have an easy way to get rid of all that stuff.”
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DisposalDisposal
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Reason #14Reason #14
“It’s against the law.”
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IllegalIllegal
UNCE, Reno, Nev.
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Reason #15Reason #15
“I don’t own it.”
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Lack of ownershipLack of ownership
Gary Greene
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Are there other reasons Are there other reasons why people don’t reduce why people don’t reduce
the wildfire threat to the wildfire threat to their properties?their properties?
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Why don’t people in your Why don’t people in your neighborhoods take action?neighborhoods take action?
Ed Smith, UNCE
During the wildfireDuring the wildfire
F. M. Global
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During the wildfireDuring the wildfire
What you should wear
What you should take
How you should leave your property
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It will likely be smoky, It will likely be smoky, windy, hot and very drywindy, hot and very dry
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What to wear pic…
What you should wear What you should wear and carryand carry
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Place your car in the garagePlace your car in the garageEd Smith, UNCE
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What should you takeWhat should you take
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What you should take:What you should take:
IRS and insurance documents Investment and trust documents Birth certificates Medical records Credit and ATM cards
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Cash and checkbookMedications Prescription glassesDriver’s license and passportComputer files
What you should take:What you should take:
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Address book Cell phone and charger Personal toiletries A change of clothing Keepsakes (photo albums, etc.)
What you should take:What you should take:
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If there’s timeIf there’s time
Ed Smith, UNCE
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How you should leave How you should leave your propertyyour property
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Evacuate family members Evacuate family members and petsand pets
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Livestock concernsLivestock concerns
Willie Riggs, UNCE
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Livestock concernsLivestock concerns
Jeff Amberger, AFMO, Elko BLM
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If you had to evacuate If you had to evacuate your animals on short your animals on short notice, where would notice, where would
you take them? you take them?
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Inside the homeInside the home
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Outside the homeOutside the home
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Outside the homeOutside the home
Bureau of Land Management
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Outside the homeOutside the home
Nevada Appeal
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Health risks of smokeHealth risks of smoke
Nevada Appeal
After the wildfireAfter the wildfire
Ed Smith, UNCE
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What to do after a wildfireWhat to do after a wildfire
Before you enter buildings
Inside the buildings
Landscape and property care
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After an evacuationAfter an evacuation
Contact your insurance agentKeep receiptsDo not reenter the area until
permitted to do so by law enforcement officials
Be careful when returningBe careful when returning
Charred trees and power polesPower lines
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Check your utilitiesCheck your utilities
Ben Hammack
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Your property may be Your property may be covered in ashcovered in ash
Yard covered in ashDust mask
UNCE
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Check outside for embersCheck outside for embers
Ben Hammack
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Inside the homeInside the home
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Inside other buildingsInside other buildings
Checking barn, outbuildings, etc for embers
Kings Canyon Road Carson City homeowner, Waterfall Fire, 2004
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List of damaged itemsList of damaged items
Ben Hammack
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Inside the homeInside the home
Soot covered food
Ed Smith, UNCE
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White Vinegar
Inside the homeInside the home
Ed Smith, UNCE
Landscape and property careLandscape and property care
Ed Smith, UNCE
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What grows back What grows back after the fire?after the fire?
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Will damaged trees Will damaged trees and shrubs survive?and shrubs survive?
Tree cambium
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Green buds
Will damaged trees Will damaged trees and shrubs survive?and shrubs survive?
JoAnne Skelly, UNCE
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Irrigation systemsIrrigation systems
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Landscape and property careLandscape and property care
Irrigate trees
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Beetles and other insectsBeetles and other insects
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Damaged lawnDamaged lawn
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Pasture carePasture care
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Soil microorganismsSoil microorganisms
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Soil erosionSoil erosion
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
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Hydrophobic soilsHydrophobic soils
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Erosion controlErosion control
Nevada Division of Forestry
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Invasive weeds after fireInvasive weeds after fire
Weeds
Ed Smith, UNCE
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FencingFencing
Ken Conely, UNR
Ed Smith, UNCE
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Water developmentsWater developments
Ken Conley, UNR
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Questions?Questions?
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HomeworkHomework
List what you want to take with you in the event of an evacuation.
Describe the plans for your pets and livestock.
Make a checklist for how you will leave your home and property.
Designate a meeting place where family members will meet if separated.
Design a personal evacuation plan for your property: