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Returning Home
After a fire, do not attempt to return to your home or cross any barriers or caution tape without permission from law enforcement officials. When returning home, be cautious in your neighborhood and watch out for:
- charred power poles and trees that may be unstable and fall.
- live power lines lying on the ground.
- small fires that may flare up without warning.
- ash pits, which are holes filled with hot ash created by burned trees.
Take the following precautions when attempting to enter your house:
- Check for any structural damage before entering your home. If you are uncertain, have your home professionally inspected before returning.
- Check for burning embers on roofs, gutters, porches, attic, crawlspace, and throughout your property for several days after a wildfire.
- Do not smoke or attempt to light anything as there could be flammables or leaking gases. Use a flashlight instead.
- Check to see if your gas utility is working properly.
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