Ready, Set, Go!

Wildfires can spread rapidly and threaten homes and communities with little warning. The Los Angeles Fire Department encourages residents to prepare before a fire starts and understand what actions to take if an evacuation becomes necessary.

The Ready, Set, Go! approach provides residents with a simple way to prepare for wildfire emergencies: be Ready before a fire starts, get Set when fire threatens your area, and Go when evacuation orders or warnings are issued.

Be Prepared to Evacuate Residents should always be prepared to leave quickly. Do not wait until a wildfire is close to your home before gathering important belongings or planning your evacuation.

Ready. Set. Go.

READY

Prepare your home and family before wildfire threatens. Create an evacuation plan, identify multiple evacuation routes, and prepare emergency supplies.

SET

When wildfire activity increases, stay alert. Monitor official emergency information, gather your belongings, and be prepared to evacuate immediately.

GO

When instructed to evacuate, leave immediately. Follow evacuation instructions and use designated routes. Do not delay your departure.

Prepare Your Home

Preparing your home before wildfire season can help reduce the risk of fire spreading to your property. Residents should maintain their property and remove combustible materials from around structures.

Maintain Vegetation Keep vegetation and landscaping maintained around structures and remove dead or dry vegetation.

Clear Combustible Materials Remove leaves, branches, wood piles, and other combustible materials from areas surrounding your home.

Prepare Emergency Supplies Keep important documents, medications, water, food, flashlights, and other emergency supplies ready to take with you.

Plan for Pets Make arrangements for pets and livestock so they can be evacuated safely and quickly.

Create an Evacuation Plan

Every household should have an evacuation plan before a wildfire occurs. Discuss evacuation routes with everyone in your household and identify more than one way to leave your neighborhood.

Identify multiple evacuation routes from your home.
Establish a meeting location outside the immediate evacuation area.
Make sure every household member understands the plan.
Plan for children, older adults, people with disabilities, pets, and anyone who may require additional assistance.
Keep your vehicle fueled and ready to leave.

When You Are Told to Evacuate

If emergency officials issue an evacuation order for your area, leave immediately. Delaying evacuation can place you, your family, and emergency responders at greater risk.

Follow instructions from emergency officials and use recommended evacuation routes. Avoid driving toward the fire or entering closed areas.

Never Block Emergency Access During an evacuation, keep roadways clear so fire engines, ambulances, law enforcement vehicles, and other emergency resources can reach areas affected by wildfire.

Stay Informed

Conditions during a wildfire can change quickly. Residents should monitor official emergency information and remain prepared to evacuate even if an immediate evacuation order has not yet been issued.

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