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Wildfire safety: what to do
Wind-driven wildfires can move faster than people can run. Leaving early is the single most important decision.
What to do
- If told to evacuate, leave immediately. Do not wait to see the flames.
- Keep a go-bag, medications and N95 masks ready. Know two ways out.
- For smoke, stay indoors with windows closed and run a HEPA filter if you have one.
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General guidance compiled from public emergency-management advice. Always follow instructions from local authorities.