WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS Wildfires can happen every year in Oregon and it is important to be ready. Here are 10 easy things you can do to get prepared during May’s Wildfire Awareness Month. • Burn yard debris safely. Escaped debris burning is the main cause of wildfires started by people. • Do yard work and use power tools in the spring, not summer, to lower fire risk. • Create a safe space around your home. Start with 5 feet and work up to 30 feet. This helps protect your home if a wildfire comes. • Make sure your address is easy to see from the street so emergency crews can find you. • Know at least two ways to leave your neighborhood in case of evacuation. • Build a 72-hour emergency kit for your family and pets. • Make a communication plan with family, neighbors, and someone out of the area. • Take photos or videos of your belongings and store them safely. • Sign up for Lincoln Alerts to get emergency warnings and updates. • Share these tips with friends, family, and neighbors. For more wildfire safety tips, visit www.keeporegongreen.org .