California wild fires

The reason for people not evacuating is actually pretty simple. They don't have anywhere to go and aren't prepared. It is a shame in a place known for destructive earthquakes and fires that the citizens are are so unprepared. The US in general isn't prepared for any large scale disaster :(

Reminds me of really big wild fire that happened here some time ago, but this case seems to be in the middle of more valuable properties and more population. welp

Kind of a shame people don't really build on those survival skills. But then again, they aren't exactly taught in school. So yeah, not surprising. Perhaps, those of us in states that are safe to live in should start putting together a survival guide. I can already add a two tips off the top of my head. 1: Plan early (What you're packing, where you're going, what routs are safe or not, figure out where the nearest campsites, hostels, homeless shelters, and other such places are where you plan on staying. Make friends in that area.) 2: Prep Early (Like I said, prepack what you need, always keep that in your car, and make it light in case you need to abandon the car.) 3: Leave Early (The highways get congested very quickly. Leave before a state of emergency get's declared, lest you may end up stuck) 4: Improvise, adapt, and learn. (Study up on traveling tips for surviving on a budget.) Figure these out, and at least you have a plan. Though variables will come into play, so make it flexible. There is always a place to go. These tips are from someone who lives in Tornado Valley.

My goal in this thread is more so one of hopefully providing basic info (Preparedness for emergencies) and a place for those who are on this site that have been effected, to connect. These kinds of emergencies happen often enough where the public needs to be prepared, always. Have a stash of water bottles (They're cheap.), canned goods(cheap), dried goods(cheap), batteries(Last for a while, even if not super cheap.), flash lights, blankets and more importantly a plan on what to do or where to go if ever you have an emergency that requires you to have to evacuate. Thank you to all who have been helpful in that manner and to those keeping us posted as to what's happening.

It came to my attention today that there has been a disaster in Butte county. Butte county is on fire. Fears are rising that the blaze could reach a gas station and trigger a gas explosion. Response Preparations A-G at containment have failed, however there is high optimism that response Preparation H could help ease the burn on the whole of Butte county.

The fire in Butte County has 71 fatalities confirmed, 146,000 acres burned, 11,862 structures destroyed (including homes), and the fire is only 50 percent contained. Those numbers are crazy... It's supposed rain next week so hopefully that will help. Even my work was cancelled today and I live 3 hours away from the fire. The air quality is hazardous here. Hope everyone else is safe!