# US wildfires: 5 things to do before evacuation order 2026-08-12T20:15:59+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Evacuation orders have been issued for communities near California's Big Sur as wildfires burn across the western US. Oregon is on track for its worst wildfire season by acreage burned. Emergency officials advise residents to prepare well before an order arrives, as wind and terrain can change rapidly. Former FEMA official Josh Dozor told HT.com that residents should have a family plan, pack a grab bag with essentials, keep phones charged for alerts, prepare homes by closing windows and shutting off gas, and know multiple evacuation routes. He said people often mistakenly think they have plenty of time once an order is issued. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: California, emergency preparedness, evacuation, United States, wildfire Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-wildfires-5-things-to-do-before-evacuation-order/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-wildfires-5-things-to-do-before-evacuation-order/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.