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Due to increased wildfire threats in the area, Fremont County Wyoming, in coordination with the Incident Management Team has issued "SET" (Level 2) and "READY" (Level 1) evacuation alerts. This is part of the Ready, Set, Go alert system that helps residents to know how to prepare and when to act in the face of an impending wildfire. 

READY status is the earliest in the warning levels, and also known as Level 1. This is when residents should sign up for local emergency alerts, and put together your personal or family emergency plan and emergency supply kit for each person in your household.  Residents should also gather financial and critical personal, household, and medical information. Give your household the best chance of surviving a wildfire by being ready to go and evacuating early. Being ready to go also means knowing when to evacuate and what to do if you become trapped.

If you are placed into the SET status, or Level 2, there are things you should do both inside and outside your home, as well as preparations for your animals. 

Inside the house, residents should pack a ‘Go Bag’ or have the Emergency Kit, ready to grab by the door. All residents should know your community’s emergency plan, evacuation routes, and destinations as signs may be obscured by smoke or darkness or unpassable due to fallen trees and debris. 

Close all windows and doors but leave them unlocked. Take down flammable window treatments like shades and curtains, and close metal shutters. Clear away light curtains. Move anything that burns easily to the middle of rooms, away from windows and doors. Homeowners should turn off the gas at the meter and all pilot lights. You should leave lights on for firefighters to see your house in smoke.

Outside the house, homeowners should bring in flammable items from outside, like patio furniture, toys, doormats, and trash bins. 

Shut off propane tanks, move grills and other propane BBQ appliances away from the house and attach garden hoses to the spigots for firefighters to use.  Don’t leave sprinklers or water running as it can lower critical water pressure. Keep exterior lights on to make your home visible in smoky or dark conditions. Put your emergency kit in your car and park your car in the driveway, facing outwards, loaded and ready, with all doors and windows shut. Have a ladder handy for firefighter roof access, and seal attic and ground vents with plywood or commercial seals. Keep an eye on the fire situation and don’t wait for an evacuation order if you feel at risk. Check with neighbors to ensure they’re also prepared.

Also, you need to make preparations for the animals. Keep pets close and ready to go, and plan for farm animal evacuation early, arranging transport and safe locations.

If the GO status, or Level 3 alert is activated, act early!.

By leaving early you give your family the best chance of surviving the incident at hand. This also allows emergency personnel to respond to the incident more effectively and bring it to a resolution more quickly.

Leave early to avoid being caught in the approaching incident or road congestion. Don't wait to be told by officials to leave. IF YOU FEEL YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! If you are advised to leave, don't hesitate. Head to your predetermined location or as directed by officials. Have several routes planned in case one route is blocked. Choose an escape route away from the incident.  Stay informed on current road status, closures and hazards.  Take your emergency supply kit containing your family's & pet's medications & necessary items.

Visit Fremont County's web page  for more information on evacuation planning for your residence . https://www.fremontcountywy.org/government/departments/emergency_management/index.php