
Home fires can occur year round and the Red Cross wants to ensure your home and family are safe. Wildfires are not the only fire risk during warmer seasons. Check out the link to access this important information. The Red Cross also offers “Be Red Cross Ready – Wildfire Safety Checklist” -another great resource on how to get prepared prior to fire season, what to do when fires are reported in your area, and how to stay safe when returning to your home after a wildfire. You can download the Emergency App from your app store, or find it by searching for American Red Cross or by going to /apps. The Red Cross Emergency App is free and can be downloaded for smartphones and tablets, and has the added benefit of pre-loaded content – that means that you can access this information at any time – with or without mobile connectivity. You will also find emergency first aid and life saving information for a variety of situations including heart attacks and heat-related emergencies, as well as important water safety tips. The Emergency App contains expert advice detailing what you should do during a wildfire, flood, tornado, or other disaster. The American Red Cross offers a free “Red Cross Emergency App” that allows you to have access to real time information on shelter locations, weather alerts, preparedness information and critical safety tips. When in the path of a wildfire fire it’s crucial that you do what’s needed to keep you and your family safe.

The onset of spring brings welcome warmer temperatures.
