Oregon Wildfire Preparedness Checklist
A practical starting point for preparing your home and family before wildfire conditions change. Review the basics, then use FireWatch to keep an eye on nearby incidents and local conditions.
Start with the home
Walk the area around your home and note combustible materials, access for emergency vehicles, roof and gutter condition, outdoor storage, and vegetation close to structures. Small, repeatable maintenance steps can improve readiness over time.
Make an evacuation plan
Choose more than one route, identify a meeting place, plan for pets and mobility needs, and keep important medications and documents ready to leave. Review local county guidance because FireWatch does not issue evacuation orders.
Pack a go-bag and monitor conditions
Keep water, food, medications, chargers, a flashlight, first-aid supplies, and copies of essential information together. Use the FireWatch map and optional home monitoring for awareness of nearby fires, wind, weather warnings, and air quality.
Common questions
What should be on an Oregon wildfire preparedness checklist?
Review home surroundings, evacuation routes, household communication, pets and mobility needs, go-bag supplies, and current county emergency guidance. Revisit the checklist before and during fire season.
Does FireWatch replace official evacuation alerts?
No. FireWatch is an awareness and monitoring tool, not emergency dispatch. Follow local authorities, official evacuation instructions, and designated routes during an active emergency.