How to protect ourselves during landslides?
What you can do to protect yourself Before intense storms and rainfall * Photo of burnt trees.Assume that steep slopes and areas burned by wildfires are vulnerable to landslides and debris flows. * Learn whether landslides or debris flows have occurred previously in your area by contacting local authorities, a county geologist or the county planning department, state geological surveys or departments of natural resources, or university departments of geology. * Contact local authorities about emergency and evacuation plans. * Develop emergency and evacuation plans for your family and business. * Develop an emergency communication plan in case family members are separated. * If you live in an area vulnerable to landslides, consider leaving it. During intense storms and rainfall * Listen to the radio or watch TV for warnings about intense rainfall or for information and instructions from local officials. * Be aware of any sudden increase or decrease in water level on a stream or creek th
