Hello,
As a fire season approaches, it is better to have a plan if you need it. Clean your gutters, and install plugs. The US building code is different, but we all have gutters connected to either a Tank or stormwater system. If there is a concern, you can fit the plug ( above the down-pipe ) and fill the gutters with water. It will stop embers getting under the roof. In a fire prone area fit window shutters.
Scan all insurance details, and other significant paperwork. Also scan Wedding pictures, holiday, graduation and baby / child photos. Once gone, they can never be replaced. Take Pics of all your possessions, it may save arguments later with insurance. Many of us have a few collectables, even if you cant replace them you will still have Pics to remember them.
Now most People have an old person who lives alone in the street, they can die and not be found for years in some cases. Here is a chance to get to know them, most old ladies will have a China collection and Pictures of relatives who died many years ago. You can take Pictures and scan things for them, such as prescriptions and other significant things.
Most people that die in fires leave too late. If you are going to stay, make sure you are properly prepared. Water pressure will drop or fail. Same as power, if you have a pool a petrol ( gasoline ) powered pump is a better bet than electric, as when the power goes off you have nothing.
If you plan for everything, have a colour code in your house. This is where you start to get things together so you can leave, and have everything ready. Prearrange for things, when power goes so may the phones. Have a few places in mind to meet up, and copy all important things to your USB key and have another copy with a friend / relative in another city.
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