DISASTER MANAGEMENT

PLAN:
SAN DIEGO WILDFIRES

CAMILLE PINANO. COH 440. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

What are

WILDFIRES?
A wild fire is an
uncontrolled fire
that that occurs
in grasslands,
brush, or
woodlands but
also consumes
homes and
agricultural
resources.

CAUSES:
o
o
o
o

Campfires
Lightening Storms
Arsonist
Droughts

Past Examples:
o
o
o
o

The
The
The
The

Cedar Fire
Paradise Fire
Otay Fire
Roblar 2 Fire

Economic/Demogra
phic

GOALS
&
OBJECTI
VES

To create a Community Wildfire Protection

Plan in order to set emergency response
systems into place in case of Wildfires
within San Diego County
To develop and implement prevention
strategies and protocols for potential
wildfire disaster, such as educational
materials and preparing safety kits
Increase awareness and knowledge to at
risk communities to reduce injuries and
fatalities from wildfires

RISK
Areas that are most at ASSESSME
risk are the
communities who live in an area
NT
where a wildfires may happen

Fire risk in southern California is

determined by many factors:
Drought, fuels, The Santa Ana
Winds, and development of wild
land
Elderly adults and children
People who have heart or lung
diseases
Children are more likely to be
affected by health threats from
smoke
Hazards After Wildfires: Floods and

EMERGENCY
PLANNING
San Diego County Emergency Site
& The Red Cross

Evacuation Centers: Plan evacuation

routes and practice evacuation drills and
prepare for supplies
Shelter: If evacuated seek local shelters
and have staff/volunteers to maintain area
and supply food, water, beds, medication
etc

Ready San Diego

Practice Preparedness: Practice

preparedness within homes in case of
wildfire.

PREPAREDN
FEMA:
ESS
Before:
Build emergency kit and make a
family communication plan
Use fire-resistant or
noncombustible materials on the
roof and exterior structure
Clean roofs and gutters
Inspect chimneys yearly
Teach family members on how to
use a fire extinguisher
Clear items that will burn from
around the home and move
them outside (ex. Wood piles,
barbeque grills, tarp coverings,
etc)
Plan water needs
Evacuation plan/route

Advised to evacuate: Take

disaster supply kit, lock home,
and evacuate to a route away
from fire.
Not Ordered to evacuate:
Arrange for temporary
housing
Wear protective clothing
Close outside attic, eaves,
basement vents, windows,
doors
Remove flammable drapes
and curtains and close
shutters and blinds
Shut off any natural gas,
propane or fuel oil supplies

After:

Go to designated public shelter

if ordered to evacuate
If you are a burn victim call 911
or seek help
If you have been evacuated do
not enter home until fire officials
say it is safe
If remained home check roof for

MITIGATION

Defensible Space:
Clearance
Removal/Maintaining
of vegetation

RESPONSE
PHASE
Red Cross:

Feeding, Sheltering,
and Emergency
Supplies
Emergency
Assistance to
families and
individuals
Physical and Mental
Health Services
Disaster Welfare
information
Logistical Support

Responders:

Local Agency
Fire and Rescue
Administrator
Zone Coordinator
Operational Area Fire
and Rescue
Coordinator
Chief, State and
Rescue Coordinator
Rescue
Helicopters/Aircraft
Fire Fighters

RECOVERY
PHASE
Staying Safe in the Immediate Aftermath

Checking Your Home: Structural Elements

Checking Your Home: Utilities Systems
and Household Items
Recovering Emotionally:
o Emotional Health Guides
o Helping Children Cope with Disaster
Recovering Financially
Replacing Vital Documents
Infrastructure

Evaluation

REFERENCE
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American Red Cross. (2015). Recovery after a Disaster or Emergency. Retrieved

from http://www.redcross.org/find-help/disaster-recovery
American Red Cross. (2008). The Recovery Continues. Retrieve from
http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/
m4340084_Response2007CAWildfires.pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014 June 16). Protect Yourself
from Wildfires. Retrieve from http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Wildfires/
Federal Emergency Management. (2004 February 13). The California
Coordination Group.
Retrieve from https://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/draft_cfcg_report_0204.pdf
Federal Emergency Management. (n.d). Wildfires. Retrieve from
http://m.fema.gov/wildfire
Ready San Diego. (n.d). Wildfire. Retrieve from
http://www.readysandiego.org/wildland-fire/
San Diego County Emergency. (n.d). San Diego County Emergency Site.
Retrieve from http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/
San Diego County office of Emergency Services. (n.d). Annex B. Retrieve from
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/oes/emergency_management/p
lans/op-area-plan/2014/2014-OA-EOP-Annex-B-Fire-RescueOperations.pdf
Southern Fire Exchange. (2012). Economic Impact of Wildfires. Retrieve from
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economic_costs_of_wildfires.pdf