Be firewise

-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:

Anchorage Police Department

Anchorage Fire Department

Municipality of Anchorage

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

 
 
 
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