Keep chimney clean. Avoid open burning completely, and especially during dry season. Install smoke detectors on every level of your home and nearsleeping areas. Make evacuation plans. Plan several routes in case the fire blocks escape route.
Sturdy shoes Develop an emergency communication plan.
After a disaster, it's often easier to call longdistance. Make sure everyone knows the name, address, and phonenumber of the contact person. Fire-Resistant Building Materials Avoid using wooden shakes and shingles for a roof. Use tile, stucco,metal siding, brick, concrete block, rock, or other fire-resistantmaterials. Use only thick, tempered safety glass in large windowsand sliding glass doors.