What to Do if Evacuation Is Necessary You may need to get on the roof to wet it down or remove flammable debris. If hoses and adequate water are available, place sprinklers on roofs and on anything that might be damaged by fire. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. You may have only minutes to act. Hot embers or cinders can burn your skin if you come into contact with them.
Smoke can make it difficult to breathe, damaging breathing passages.
Take your Disaster Supplies Kit. These items will make you more comfortable while you are away from home. Lock your home. There may be others who evacuate after you or return before you. Secure your house as you normally would.