Explanation/Instructions
Neighborhood/Subdivision: Ocial name for the neighborhood/subdivision requesng a re drill.
Number of Homes: Total number of homes within the represented subdivision/neighborhood. This number is to include ALL
residences regardless of planned parcipaon in the drill.
Applicant Informaon: Name and contact informaon for the person lling out applicaon on behalf of the neighborhood.
Picking an Organizaon: Neighborhood re evacuaon drills are required to be sponsored by a formal organizaon with rec-
ognized authority to represent the neighborhood/subdivision. Fire evacuaon drill planning and approval will normally be coor-
dinated through a Home Owners Associaon (HOA) or Property Owners Associaon (POA). It is recognized that there are
unique situaons, which might not fall within either of the two aforemenoned categories. Please select the box adjacent to
the category applicable to your neighborhood/subdivision and furnish the contact informaon for the appropriate posion of
authority for the applicable associaon/organizaon (i.e. President or Director of Board for HOA/POA).
Meeng Venue: There is a signicant amount of planning required to conduct a successful re evacuaon drill. Neighbor-
hood educaon outreach and planning meengs are an essenal component, which will be ulized to educate and disseminate
relevant informaon eecvely to the community. Several of these meengs will require a venue with space large enough to
accommodate the residents within the neighborhood who are interested in learning more and hopefully parcipang in the
future drill. Please provide the applicable informaon, if your neighborhood has a facility for meengs or access to a public
venue through a formal agreement.
Acknowledgments:
1) “60% or more of the home residents must sign a roster agreeing they are in support of their neighborhood conducting
a live-fire evacuation drill within their neighborhood”. The live-fire evacuation drill will potentially create traffic con-
gestion and other conditions which could potentially be perceived as disruptive. Buy-in from the residents of the
neighborhood is critical before moving forward with the large scale exercise. The designated neighborhood coordina-
tor will be required to circulate a roster throughout the neighborhood with a minimum of 60% of the households
within the subdivision indicating by “signature” that they support the neighborhood planning and conducting a live-
fire evacuation drill on a proposed date. Support for the drill does not indicate or obligate the resident to participate
in the drill. THE RESIDENCE SUPPORT ROSTER WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF
APPLICATION.
2) “At least 40% or more of the households must agree to have a household representative participate in the live drill”.
Participation by at least 40% provides for a strong foundation of experience and knowledge within your community in
the event an evacuation is needed. While 100% of participation is encouraged, it is unrealistic due to a number of un-
controllable reasons. A ROSTER CONFIRMING 40% MUST BE PROVIDED 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED DRILL
DATE.
3) “50% or more of the total number of homes are required to have had a “Home Ignition Zone” assessment completed
on their home prior to moving forward with a live drill”. The “Home Ignition Zone” assessment will be conducted by
government employees at no charge to the residents within the neighborhood. It will require that the resident coordi-
nate an appointment with the department performing the assessment. The Home Ignition Zone site assessment on
average takes less than 30 minutes to complete. It is has been recognized by industry experts as one of the most use-
ful components of the wildfire mitigation program. Further information in regards to the planning and implementa-
tion schedule for this component will occur during the community meetings held within the neighborhood.
Signature and Date: All applicaons require a signature from the applicant. By providing a signature you arm the infor-
maon provided is accurate and complete.
