The first step in home wildfire prevention is to create a defensible space, but before getting to that—and other prevention products and techniques—it’s important to address what to do if flames are spotted.
Unlike hurricanes and blizzards, which give days of advance notice, or tornadoes, which one can’t do much about after they’ve formed, wildfires spread with short warning. The first thing to do when a wildfire occurs is to drop everything and call 911. If you have a cellphone, you can take personalized emergency action, such as hosing down the house or evacuating, while calling 911.
