Wildfires: Plan. Protect. Respond.
Do your best to protect your organization and employees
Wildfire Prevention
Wildfires require an enhanced degree of awareness. To do your best to protect your organization and employees, it’s imperative to be prepared by forming a comprehensive response plan in the case of a wildfire. Great American provides specialized services to help reduce loss potential, loss costs and control unsafe acts and conditions related to wildfires.
Plan
Wildfires demand more than awareness; they require a plan that accounts for evacuation, communication and business continuity long before smoke appears on the horizon. Explore these resources to help your organization build a proactive strategy, from fire-resistant landscaping to continuity of operations planning, so you can stay one step ahead when wildfire risk rises.
Wildfire Safety: Knowing When To Leave
Oct 4, 2021, 12:09 PM
Don’t wait too long—know the signs that it’s time to evacuate when a wildfire threatens.
Don’t wait too long—know the signs that it’s time to evacuate when a wildfire threatens.
Don’t wait too long—know the signs that it’s time to evacuate when a wildfire threatens.
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Oct 3, 2021, 23:00 PM
When a wildfire threatens, it’s critical to know when to evacuate the area safely. Be vigilant and stay informed through the following channels.
Government Notifications
Most wildfire notices are issued by government offices to inform the public when it is necessary to leave. These notices are issued online and can often be heard on the radio through emergency alerts. Particularly during wildfire season, be sure to stay tuned into these types of updates and alerts.
InciWeb – Incident Information System
InciWeb allows organizations to view information about emerging and ongoing fires. The website is updated daily and includes the following:
- Incident contacts
- US Forest Service Unit contacts
- Announcements and daily updates
- Closures
- Interactive evacuation maps
- Community meeting times
- Acreage of the fire
- Containment percentage
- Projections and outlooks
- Current weather forecast
Emergency Alert Systems and Visual Checks
Many devices, such as mobile phones, have built-in emergency alert systems. Make sure they are enabled to receive Local, State, and Federal alerts.
On occasion, alert systems may not be up to date with the current situations. It is important for organizations to do their own checks to make sure that they are staying safe. Perform visual checks outside of your building and notify local governments of a situation that is progressing. If you feel that you are in danger, evacuate immediately and follow evacuation and business continuity plans.
Resources
International Association of Fire Chiefs | Ready. Set. Go.
InciWeb | Incident Information System
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In addition to our resources above, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides a free online course designed to help business owners and property managers understand wildfire risks and learn actionable steps to protect their properties.
Protect
A closer look at your premises can reveal vulnerabilities before they become losses. Use the checklists below to assess your building zones, construction and grounds, and take meaningful steps to safeguard your business against wildfire threats.
Respond
When a wildfire threatens, every moment matters. This resource is designed to guide your team through a clear, confident response, in order to help you protect people, property and operations when it counts most.
Loss Control Categories
Take proactive action to prepare for different types of loss.