This is from Tony Akin of Central Fire, who visited my property this morning.
If you expect to shelter in place (or even if you don’t), fill a bucket with water, and put some rags in it.
As the fire approaches:
- Close all windows, leave all curtains open.
- Move wood furniture away from windows.
- Post a sign by the door telling the fire dept you are inside (NOT evacuated).
- Get in the middle of the house; if you are on a slope, get to the lowest floor on the uphill side.
Afterward:
- Immediately go around the house with the bucket of water and rags, throw a wet rag at any ember you see, then put the rag back in the bucket for further use.