Keep chimney clean. Avoid open burning completely, and especially during dry season. Install smoke detectors on every level of your home and near sleeping areas. Make evacuation plans from home and from neighborhood. 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 long distance. Make sure everyone knows the name, address, and phone number 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-resistant materials. Use only thick, tempered safety glass in large windows and sliding glass doors.