I live in Santa Barbara County, California. I often hear newscasters on TV refer to a "red flag alert" being issued. What does that mean? I know it has something to do with fire danger... but what, exactly? Does this mean I should prepare to evacuate?
2007-08-16 07:31:03 · 2 answers · asked by traderjoe93101 1 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
It is a statewide fire alert system regarding the potential for catastrophic wildfires, a collaborative effort by fire agencies in Santa Barbara County and the National Weather Service.
The following resource on Red Flag Alerts by the Wildland Resident's Association provides good information regarding the red flag criteria, actions by government officials (which in extreme conditions may include closures or public and private areas and roadways), and what you should do doing a red flag alert. This is not just limited to open fires, but to "stop any activities that have the potential to start a fire such as mowing and chain saw work".
http://wildlandresidents.org/prepared/redflag.html
2007-08-17 05:16:29 · answer #1 · answered by The Librarian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certain weather patterns that are dry and windy are prime times for the nasty fires to really take off. They refer to those days as having a red flag alert. It means no open flames of any kind are allowed.
2007-08-16 14:39:12 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋