-Sign up for text alerts by texting “Anchorage” to 67283. In Fairbanks, you can text FPDALERTS to 67283.
-The Municipality recommends bookmarking trusted sources’ information outlets via website or social media. These organizations are committed to providing timely, accurate information to the public:
Office of Emergency Management
Anchorage Health Department: https://www.muni.org/Departments/health/Pages/default.aspx
State of Alaska: https://ready.alaska.gov/
-Follow the guidelines in the Ready, Set, Go guide.
-Create a defensible space around your home, meaning firewood and vegetative fuels (trees and other growth) are cut back or removed if dead. See the Firewise Alaska guide for details.
-Connect with the Anchorage Fire Department, which offers free property assessments. Check with your community to see if this is available.
-Work with your neighbors to enforce guidelines