Happening soon at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time, our #WildfireChat! ⚠️ HIGH TWITTER VOLUME ALERT! ⚠️ We want to let you know we'll be tweeting and retweeting a lot of great wildfire information today soon. We hope you'll join us to talk about wildfires!

Welcome to #WildfireChat! Wyoming had devastating fires last year. Join us and learn wildfire prevention and how to prepare. #WyomingReady

A1 - A wildfire is a fire that burns out of control in a natural area, like a forest, grassland or prairie. Wildfires can start from natural causes, such as lightning, but are usually caused by humans, like campers or hikers who didn't put out a campfire properly. #WildfireChat

A1: Ensure that your campfire is properly extinguished. Allow the wood to burn completely to ash, if possible. Pour lots of water on the fire. Drown ALL embers, not just the red ones. Pour until hissing sound stops. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave #WildfireChat

A3: Know your community’s evacuation plans & find several ways to leave the area. Have a plan for pets and livestock. In Wyoming you can get up to date information on fire, weather and more at wohs.us #WildfireChat

A4: Remove flammable materials (firewood stacks, propane tanks) within 30 feet of your home’s foundation and outbuildings, including garages and sheds. If it can catch fire, don’t let it touch your house, deck or porch. What you do today can matter tomorrow. #WildfireChat

A5: If a wildfire is burning in your area, stay aware of the latest news and updates from your local media and fire department. Get your family, home and pets prepared to evacuate. Get the latest information at wohs.us #WildfireChat

Don't delay once evacuation orders have been given. Promptly leaving your home and neighborhood clears roads for firefighters to get equipment in place to fight the wildfire and helps ensure resident and firefighter safety. #WildfireChat

A6: After a fire, document property damage with photos. Conduct an inventory & contact your insurance company for assistance. Consult local experts on the best way to restore & plant your land with fire-safe landscaping. youtube.com/watch?v=p94po0… #WildfireChat #WyomingReady

A7: “Flood After Fire” refers to the threat for flooding that can occur after a wildfire burns through an area. Because the ground is unable to absorb water as it once could, showers and storms in the area could lead to flash flooding and mudflows. #WildfireChat #WyomingReady

A8: When a flood is imminent or occurring, stay alert by monitoring the local news and weather reports and sign up for emergency alerts. Have a communication plan ready in the event of a power outage. #WildfireChat #WyomingReady

It is important to be aware of incoming precipitation and have an evacuation plan for burned areas. Our partners at NWS Cheyenne and BLMWyoming have been working hard on post-wildfire burn area safety messaging. Follow them for further information! #WildfireChat

A9: You can find more resources on wildfires, wildfire safety and the ‘flood after fire’ threat - and more - on the Wyoming Information Sharing Platform at wohs.us #WildfireChat #WyomingReady

Live in Wyoming or passing through for travel? Make sure to stay wildfire and flood aware! Follow the following links: wsfd.wyo.gov/home , arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries… , & blm.gov/programs/publi… #WildfireChat

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NWS awarded an Ambassador of Excellence award to Bill Gordon, Hot Springs Co. Emergency Mgt. "This initiative has spread farther across central and western Wyoming, undoubtedly resulting in a more Weather Ready Wyoming!" Congratulations Bill! Job well done.

Conditions continue to deteriorate quickly across Wyoming. One of our troopers recorded this video while working a crash on the Interstate. Please slow down, use caution, and plan ahead. For the latest road conditions, check wyoroad.info.

Thank you, dispatchers!

⚠️UPDATE (6/14 @ 6:38pm)⚠️ Northern portion of Yellowstone likely to remain closed for substantial length of time due to severely damaged, impacted infrastructure. Visitors traveling to park soon must stay informed about current situation, roads & weather go.nps.gov/220613

Have you downloaded the #WyomingReady app? It can really help you with your emergency planning. Download it on the Apple Store or Google Play. #itsathing #beready youtu.be/fYzqIBNTPA4