December 2024 Newsletter

PREPARING FOR FIRE RISKS and AVOIDING SCAMS.

• STAY INFORMED: You will be advised potential evacuations as early as possible. Listen to loaca radio or TV for update from authorities.

• OFFICIALS DECIDE: Fire officials decide when and where to evacuate based on the fire wind and terrain.

• LAW ENFORCEMENT ROLE: Police enforce evacuation orders. Follow their directions right away.

• ORDER & WARNING: These terms alert you to the significance of the danger. Other terms like”precautionary” and “immediate threat” might be used too.

• ACT FAST: In severe wildfires, there is no time to waste. If advised to leave, do so without delay.

• DON’T WAIT FOR ORDERS: It;s safer to leave before a mandatory order is issued.

• STAY ALERT: You may be directed to temporary assembly areas to await transfer to a safe location.

• HELP FIREFIGHTERS: Don’t return home until fire officials notify you that it’s safe to do sO.

RETURNING HOME SAFELY, DON’T GET SCAMMED AFTER FIRES:

Top tips to avoid being victimized:

• 1) It is illegal for a public adjuster to advance money as an inducement to sign a contract.

• 2) Public adjusters may not offer referral fees in excess of $100

• 3) Public adjusters may not have an interest in contractor, demolition company or any entity making repairs to your property

• 4) Public adjusters may not use a badge to rush you into signing a contract

• 5) Be aware of anyone attempting to rush you into signing a contract

• 6) Be aware of any contractor attempting to have you sign a contract or begin demolition.

• 7) Be aware of an attorney urging you to sign any documents

We’re here to help if we can. Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council

srfiresafecouncil@gmail.com 858-201-3711, ^www.srfiresafe.org