Wildfire Evacuation Planning PREPARE TODAY. PROTECT TOMORROW.
A written plan, a packed go-bag, and a few minutes now can make all the difference if Park County ever issues an evacuation notice. This page walks through the essentials, from the three pillars of readiness to what belongs in your go-bag to planning for kids, elderly family members, and pets.
Wildfire Evacuation Planning: Prepare Today. Protect Tomorrow. — Fire Adapted Park County
Living in Park County, Colorado means enjoying breathtaking mountain scenery and forest tranquility, but it also means preparing for wildfire evacuation.
When evacuation orders come, you’ll have minutes, not hours, to leave safely. This essential guide helps Park County residents create effective evacuation plans that work under pressure.
What You’ll Learn:
- The 3 pillars of evacuation readiness: When to go, where to go, what to take
- How to create a written evacuation plan that works under stress
- The “Got 5” community support system for those who might need help
- Essential go-bag contents for Park County’s mountain environment
- Safe evacuation procedures for Park County’s road network
- Emergency preparedness for children, elderly, and pets
Sign Up Before You Need Them
These alert systems and apps only work if you register ahead of time — set them up today, not during a fire.
Guides & Checklists
Print these out and keep them somewhere easy to grab — a binder by the door works well.