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Wildfires: How older residents can be prepared for danger

January 17, 2025
Wildfires: How older residents can be prepared for danger

Safety experts say older residents face a disproportionately higher risk of being injured or dying during a fire. The U.S. Fire Administration said the risk is more than two times higher for people ages 65-84.

Here are some safety tips officials say can help prepare for an emergency. They can be useful for older people anywhere — whether they live on their own in rural areas or reside in large senior communities like Rossmoor or The Villages in San Jose.

Sign up to receive emergency alerts issued by local, state and national agencies; make sure your mobile phone’s Wireless Emergency Alerts system is enabled. Third-party apps like Nixle or Genasys broadcast emergency alerts as well; CalMatters offers a comprehensive list of county alert contacts.
Pack a ‘go bag’ with several days supply of food and water, along with flashlights, batteries, phone charges, first aid kits, medications, medical devises, important personal documents and supplies for pets. More information is at www.ready.gov/kit.
Talk to family and friends about where you’d stay if evacuated, including whether your pets would be welcome.
Pay attention to red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service. Leave your home when you receive an evacuation warning — or sooner. Do not wait for a formal order.

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