This week's deadly wildfires on Maui are a stark reminder that a warming climate means people need to prepare for future blazes, experts say.
Yahoo News spoke with Steinberg and Tracy Fox, national spokesperson for the American Red Cross, about the things people can do to protect themselves.Wildfire wreckage on Thursday in Lahaina on the island of Maui. Prepare your home so that it can resist ignition from wildfires. You don’t want anything touching the house that is flammable, like mulch, shrubs and bushes, within 5 feet, and piles of firewood close to the home.
Make sure you’re listening to what local emergency managers or local officials are advising, and pay attention to any potential threats with incoming weather through local media. Gather up some go bags of things you need if you do have to evacuate, like clothing, medication, and things for younger and older family members and pets.
Know your area well, whether at home or on vacation, and plan for alternate routes to get to more populated areas. Typically shelters are going to be in schools or community centers, places that are the hub of the community.2. If wildfire is an imminent threat, what are some main things someone should do?If you are asked to leave by law enforcement or fire services, be ready to go with a short notice.
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