1. What should I do to prepare for an evacuation if I have an elderly, homebound, or disabled person in the household? Published: October 19, 2009
2. During a wildfire, how do I know when it is too late to safely evacuate? Published: October 19, 2009
3. What are the main causes of death during a wildfire? Published: October 19, 2009
4. Would it be better to have the emergency automated telephone notification system call go to my cell phone so that I receive the call even if I am not at home? Published: October 19, 2009
5. How will I be notified to evacuate? Published: October 19, 2009
6. What do I need to do with livestock (horses, cattle, and poultry)? Published: October 19, 2009
7. When should I evacuate? Published: October 19, 2009
8. How long will I have to prepare for evacuation? Published: October 19, 2009
9. What do I do with my pets during wildfire evacuation? Published: October 19, 2009
10. How do I make an evacuation less stressful? Published: October 19, 2009
11. If I don’t leave when told to by firefighters or other officials, when is the latest I can safely leave? Published: October 19, 2009
12. What risks will I take if I stay during the fire? Published: October 19, 2009
13. Are there building codes that address construction of buildings in wildfire-prone areas? Published: October 19, 2009
14. Can I use coatings (paints, stains) to improve the fire performance of decking or siding? Published: October 19, 2009
15. How important is nearby vegetation to the survivability of my home during a wildfire? Published: October 19, 2009
16. How will wildfire threaten my home? Published: October 19, 2009
17. How do windows fail during wildfires? Published: October 19, 2009
18. Will a dual-pane window perform as well as a single pane of tempered glass during a wildfire? Published: October 19, 2009
19. What is an unvented attic? Is that an option for me? Published: October 19, 2009
20. If I cannot currently afford to replace my untreated wood shake roof, is there anything else I can do to reduce my risk? Published: October 19, 2009
21. Can my window curtains actually ignite even if my window doesn’t break? Published: October 19, 2009
22. Should I have a metal (noncombustible) rain gutter? Published: October 19, 2009
23. What are gutter covers, and can they help protect my house from a wildfire? Published: October 19, 2009
24. Can I have wood siding and still have a fire-resistant home? Published: October 19, 2009
25. Can I buy vents that will protect my home from wildfire? Published: October 19, 2009
26. Do boxed-in eaves really provide better fire protection than an open-eave design? Published: October 19, 2009
27. What should I look for in a "fire-safe" window? Published: October 19, 2009
28. What can I do as a fire approaches my house? Published: October 17, 2009
29. Why can't government land managers adjacent to me do more to avoid hazards and take out dead trees? Published: October 15, 2009
30. Do I still have a current or future property risk from fire? Published: October 15, 2009

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