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Stay Alert & Ready

• Wildfires can move fast, but you can stay safe by being calm and alert.
• Prepare for action action and follow these steps to protect you and your family.

Wildfire: A forest fire that spreads quickly outdoors.

During a Wildfire

• If you see or smell smoke, tell a trusted adult right away.
• Stay indoors if its safe!
• If you’re told to evacuate:
  • *Grab your “go-bag”
  • Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves and a hat for protection.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a mask or damp cloth if its smokey outside. Stay low where the air is cleaner!
• If you’re outside, find a clear area with no trees, bushes, or tall grass.
• If you’re stuck indoors, find a room farthest away from the fire, seal the room with damp towels or tape, and stay visible by waving a flashlight or cloth to signal rescuers.

Did You Know? Lightning is the biggest natural cause of wildfires!

Be a Wildfire Safety Hero!

• Prevent harmful fires by never touching or playing with matches, candles, and lighters. Keep yourself and younger kids away, and tell a trusted adult if you spot any closeby.
• Remind adults to clear out dry leaves and brush around the home.
• Have a household emergency plan.
• Have an emergency supply kit, and know where fire extinguishers and fire blankets are.
• Have an emergency go-bag that includes water, snacks, flashlight, extra clothes, important medicine, and a favorite toy or blanket.
• Practice:
  • Home fire escape plan, and exiting in 2 minutes
  • Pretend calling 911 when in wildfire danger
  • Stop, drop, and roll

“Only you, can prevent wildfires!” – Smokey Bear

Be an Expert on Camping Safely

Make sure that the adults building your next campfire follow all the rules below, and tell them to check out Smokey Bear’s Campfire Safety to learn even more.

• Make sure your camping site allows campfires, and it’s not too windy.
• Never leave a campfire alone; an adult should be at the campfire at all times.
• Keep a bucket of water and shovel nearby.
• Never put anything but wood into the fire.
• When you’re ready to put the fire out, dump lots of water on it, stir with a shovel, then dump more water on it. Too hot to touch = too hot to leave! Make sure it is COLD before leaving.

Download our Free Safety Guide!

To help protect these amazing places, remember Smokey’s Five Rules of Wildfire Prevention:

1. Only you can prevent wildfires
2. Always be careful with fire
3. Never play with matches or lighters
4. Always watch your campfire
5. Make sure your campfire is completely out before leaving it

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Explore More Resources

Don’t stop there! Check out more wildfire safety activities and resources at the following trusted websites:

• Smokey for Kids | Smokey Bear Wildfire Safety
• Sparky School House: Teach Fire Safety. Save Lives.
• Prepare with Pedro | Red Cross
• Let’s Have Fun With Fire Safetys | U.S. Fire Administration
• Sesame Street Fire Safety Program for Preschool Children
• What to Do in a Fire (for Kids) | Nemours KidsHealth
• Kids|National Fire Safety Council

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