Fire staffing in the state is stretched thin and it is of the upmost importance that Portlanders take extreme preventative measures to make sure no fires are started. Some suggested measures Portlanders can take to protect themselves and the community are below:
Do not BBQ or create outdoor fires during this dangerous period.
Do not smoke outside and make sure inside cigarette butts are extinguished fully in a non-combustible ashtray.
Do not use any machinery that creates sparks outside.
If you live next to a natural area, you should provide firefighters with the defensible space they need to protect your home. Create a buffer zone by removing weeds, brush and other vegetation. This helps keep the fire away from your home and reduces the risk from flying embers.
Sign up to receive emergency alerts at http://www.publicalerts.org 
Be aware: if you see a fire, no matter how small, call 9-1-1
Learn what to do at different emergency evacuation levels:

Level 1: Get Ready
Level 2: Be Set
Level 3: GO!
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