In the event of a wildfire, individuals and families should be prepared to take care of themselves for at least 72 hours.

How to prepare:

• Download the Alberta Wildfire app for mobile devices.
• See Alberta Wildfire for the status and location of wildfires, fire bans and restrictions, and learn more about wildfire prevention.
• Maintain an emergency kit stocked with supplies such as water, food, battery-powered or crank radio and flashlight, extra batteries or Weatheradio.
• Store important documents such as passports, birth certificates, banking information and insurance papers in a safe place in an above ground location.
• If you have a vehicle, keep the tank full in case fuel stations lose power or close down. Keep a vehicle emergency kit and include an extra phone charger with necessary adapters.

Protect your property and belongings:

• Learn FireSmart methods and share them with members of your community.
• Remove items that can burn from within 1.5 metres (5 feet) of your home, such as:
  • dried branches
  • leaves
  • lawn furniture
  • firewood
  • debris
• Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms on every floor and near sleeping areas.
• Keep a sprinkler in an easy to access location.
• Be careful when smoking outside, extinguish fire pits and burn barrels, and obey local fire bans.

Safeguard pets and livestock:

• Have a pet and livestock plan in case of evacuation. Include where they will go and how they will get there.
• In the case of an evacuation, never leave your pet behind.
• Use FireSmart methods to protect livestock enclosures and barns.
• Do not lock livestock in barns or other enclosures if you believe a fire is approaching.

For additional information, including what to do during and after a wildfire, and financial preparedness, please visit Wildfire preparedness | Alberta.ca