Evacuation

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There may be situations, such as an approaching wildland fire, where you choose to, or are ordered to, leave your home. Have a family meeting to determine how you would leave your home in the event of a house fire. Find two ways to get out of every room. You can make this an activity with your children. It is important to decide a meeting place for all family members in case of a quick evacuation. Last minute items might include medications, cell phone and charger, safe deposit keys, family jewelry and passports. Each family member should make their own Grab and Go Checklist.

You may not be home when a disaster strikes. Check with your school or daycare to find out what the plan is in case of an evacuation. Make sure your children carry an emergency identification card. One important element on the card is identifying an out-of-town contact. Often in a disaster it is impossible to get local phone service but calls out of the area can get through. Identifying this contact allows your family, who might be separated, to pass the word that other members are safe.

Keep a Work Kit in case you have to leave work quickly or must walk home. Include comfortable shoes, a change of clothes, flashlight, snacks, first aid kit, and of course, water. If a disaster occurs while you are in your car, a Car Kit will come in handy.

Evacuation Order means leave Immediately, and Evacuation Warning means prepare to leave if ordered.

Evacuation Zone Maps

Genasys Protect - Zonehaven
- How to use Zonehaven Evacuation Map

Additional Tools and Resources

For additional emergency preparedness information for all of San Mateo County, visit San Mateo County's Emergency Preparedness page.

For additional wildfire evacuation preparedness tips and information, visit San Mateo County's Wildfire Response page and WPV-Ready's website.

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