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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

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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

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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

Ed Smith, UNCE

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: