Full Notification

At 5:45 am today, National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for East Bay HIlls/Interior Valley including the Diablo Ridge and EXPANDED to include the Northbay Coast and Valleys lfrom Sat. Sept. 26, 9 pm until Mon.Sept. 18, 11 am.

See attached NWS Red Flag Warning map for Richmond areas effected.

WHAT TO DO WHEN A RED FLAG WARNING IS ISSUED:

* No outdoor fires

*Do not use equipment to mow or trim dry grass

*Be alert.

*Pay attention to the weather especially if winds pick up.

*Sign up to receive alerts for life-threatening situations from the County (https://cwsalerts.com) and from the City and NIXLE - on your smartphone text your zip code to 888-777 or go the NIXLE.com)

MORE TIPS:

1. Be ready to evacuate. Take only a single vehicle to help reduce traffic jams!

2. Make sure that you have at least ¾ full tank of fuel.

3. Park your vehicle:
a. In a driveway facing the street, not in a garage. If you have a driveway gate, leave it open. OR
b. On the street in the direction of departure.

4. Keep vehicle keys in your pocket.

5. Keep plenty of drinking water in your vehicle.

6. Load time-sensitive medications into vehicle. Unopened insulin can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days.

7. Keep an emergency kit and a first aid kit in your vehicle.

8. Pre-load your vehicle with Go-Bags, keepsake items and small toys for your children.

9. Plan to evacuate before a mandatory order is issued especially if you need more time. Be sure to help and pick up neighbors who need help evacuating.

Above tips are from the Richmond Fire Department's: Wildfire Preparedness & Evacuation Guide (http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/53610/City-of-Richmond-Wildfire-Preparedness-and-Evacuation-Guide)

For more weather information, visit: https:/www.weather.gov/bayarea