Evacuation Zone for the Oak Ridge fire – Disaster Preparation
Disaster Preparation: Ready, Set, Go!
Natural disasters strike without notice and it’s important to be prepared! Here are some tips to help ensure you and your family can evacuate quickly if needed.
You can check here for updates on the evacuation zone for the Oak Ridge fire (areas designated as “Ready”; “Set”, and “Go” (evacuation):
https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=4012b55da6084506a27ac9efcd652402&fbclid=IwY2xjawLQL4BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLZWtEYUNyaXo3dG5EUU1MAR65Xh_1VBiVBo1piJ6tjh-uQax4ZVOIOLRs5ylsoQhxICcRqgJmvrcJ–thHA_aem_OauRWys9kQqo-vFzCXBFmA
When you’re located in the “Ready” zone (the area where you should begin preparing to evacuate), start quickly gathering the following:
📜 ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS
□ Tribal ID, birth certificates, Social Security cards
□ Medical records & medication list (7-day supply)
□ Insurance cards (home/livestock/vehicle)
□ Lease/land documents & BIA grazing permits
□ Photos of home/livestock (dated)
🎒 EMERGENCY KIT
□ Water (1 gal/person/day) + non-perishable food
□ First aid kit + N95 masks
□ Flashlight + batteries
□ Phone charger + portable battery
□ Cash (small bills)
👵 FOR ELDERS/DISABLED
□ Oxygen/medications/medical devices
□ Written emergency contacts
□ Mobility aids (walkers, canes)
🐄 LIVESTOCK PREP
□ Halter/ropes + trailer hooked up
□ Photos of animals + brand records
□ Emergency feed/water if possible
📱 DIGITAL COPIES
□ Email clear photos of documents to yourself
□ Save FEMA/insurance PDFs on phone
🚨 EVAC TIPS
• Keep bags by door/car
• Listen to KTNN 660 AM
• Family meeting spot planned
After you have reached safety, feel free to contact DNA People’s Legal Services for assistance with your legal needs. Our services are free to those who qualify and include helping to obtain assistance from FEMA, replacing lost documents, obtaining unemployment insurance, etc. To contact DNA, call our intake hotline at 1-833-362-1102 (M-F, 8a to 5p).
You may also find helpful legal resources from the Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center at https://www.ladrc.org/resources-for-disaster-survivors/.
