A “bug out bag” is a great way to make sure you’re prepared in an emergency, regardless of what that emergency is. The idea is that you have enough to survive three days. The term “bug out bag” has been used a lot by preppers, who are getting ready for a apocalyptic disaster. However, they are great to have for normal emergencies as water and power grids can go down for some time. Who Should Have a Bug Out Bag It’s worth it for everyone to have a bug out bag since you don’t know when an emergency will happen. However, if you’re in the Red Zone, you’re more likely to face a wildfire emergency that can lead to an

When you hear the order to “evacuate now.,” you need to do so. Staying behind not only puts you at risk, but it puts the people who are trying to put out the fire at risk. They have to make sure the area is clear. The Surprising Speed of Wildfires You may not think the emergency order is all that serious. After all, you can’t see a fire close by. What will surprise you is that forest fires have the ability to travel at 14mph. A grass fire can travel at 28mph. The firebrands? Well, they travel at a surprising 60mph. You don’t always have time to act. With the right wind conditions for the fire, the fire that was