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US wildfires: 5 things to do before evacuation order
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Indians watching US wildfires might dismiss them as a distant problem, but with Himalayan foothills facing more frequent fires, the lesson is close. The narrative that 'advanced technology will save us' ignores the basics of human preparedness. The real test for Indian disaster management is whether it can push community-level planning before, not after, the flames arrive.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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