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California is regularly impacted by wildfires. These wildfires do not only destroy homes, schools and environments, but also impact far away areas through smoke. Furthermore, wildfires are known to increase the risk of other disasters like flash floods and landslides. Below are resources to help understand how to respond to a wildfire and what to do after.

Resources

American Red Cross - Wildfire Safety External link opens in new window or tab.
Information on what to do before, during, and after a wildfire.

California Department of Education Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Sheet - Wildfires
FAQs for School Districts and Superintendents

Ready.gov - Wildfires External link opens in new window or tab.
Information on wildfires.

Ready.gov - Wildfire Safety Toolkit External link opens in new window or tab.
Social media toolkit to prepare in case of a fire.

Questions:   Emergency Services Team | EmergencyServices@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Monday, January 30, 2023
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