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Preparing to evacuate because of a wildfire is now a year-round reality in Colorado, with destructive, deadly wildfires possible every month of the year, according to state officials. Colorado’s “core wildfire season” is now 78 days longer than it was 50 years ago, according to the state Division of Fire Prevention & Control, and state forest service experts estimate nearly half of all Coloradans are at risk from wildfires. Residents can prepare for a possible wildfire evacuation or a pre-evacuation warning by gathering important supplies and documents and making their home as fire-resistant as possible through these guidelines from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Colorado State Forest Service and Colorado Springs Fire Department. Supplies for wildfire emergency kit or go-bag Three-day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day) and non-perishable food First aid kit and sanitation supplies, including toilet paper and baby wipes Flashlight, battery-powered radio such as a NOAA Weather Radio and extra batteries Extra set of car keys, credit cards and cash Extra eyeglasses, contacts, prescriptions and a week’s supply of necessary medications Important documents and phone numbers, including insurance information Printed map with evacuation routes marked in case your phone dies Valuables or irreplaceable items you can easily carry Personal electronic devices and chargers A pair of old shoes and flashlight in case of a sudden evacuation at night Other items needed by your family, such as baby supplies, games and activities for children, pet supplies, two-way radios and a manual can opener What to do during a wildfire pre-evacuation warning Be ready to leave at a moment’s notice and monitor local news for updates. Listen to your instincts.