Educate and encourage community members to take steps to prevent exposure to air contaminants, allergens, and particulates.

Coordinate with regional emergency scenario planners to conduct a wildfire emergency training exercise.

Reconvene the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for strategic planning focused on emergency management and evacuation.

Fund the operation of the CERT (i.e. full-time position for an emergency preparedness/evacuation coordinator).

Coordinate with tribal departments and regional partners (i.e. Owyhee Community Health Facility, EMS, clinics, senior living facilities, community service centers,...

Update relevant plans to include emergency management and evacuation strategies prior to an emergency.

Conduct trainings for emergency management and evacuation appointees.

In the Emergency Preparedness Plan, identify additional evacuation centers at strategic points in the community (i.e. buildings separated from farther...

Update Emergency Preparedness Plan with latest climate change projections on increased wildfire risk.

Plan for community centers to be used as gathering spaces, charging stations, and health resources during a wildfire event.

Ensure that evacuation gathering centers have adequate supplies (i.e. food, cots, water, power, masks, and medication) in the event of...

Plan for the housing and care of community members pets in the case of an emergency.