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3 EMERGENCY ACCESS / EGRESS ROUTES Safe access to properties by first responders as well as egress by residents is a high priority. "is there sufficient width on the majority of roads (primary —county or state) within your protection boundary that are able to support two way traffic in an emergency, for safe evacuation of the population served? Yes XX No ❑ Explain; SR 903 is able to accommodate evacuation traffic — traffic control may be needed at key intersections. "Estimate -what percentage of secondary roads or driveways in your district that are not accessible to emergency responders and apparatus, for safe access and egress? (Poor condition, locked gates, uncooperative owners) 5 % X 10% ❑ 15% El 20% El 25%0 3o% E] 35%1:1 45% ❑ 50 %+ Description of sites and locations: We have a few alleys that are a challenge but are accessible by small engines. Have locations been mapped? (GIS—Coordinates, legal description?) Yes ElNo X "Are roadside fuel breaks adequate or maintained? Yes ❑ No X Comments: The City and State DOT could do a better job of clearing brush on road sholders. "in your jurisdiction, are roads well marked and current road signage in good condition? Yes X NO ❑ Comments; °Are street address and home / business numbers posted and visible from the main access routes? If so, please estimate what percentage are. 5% ❑ 10% ❑ 15%❑ 20%❑ 25%0 30%❑ 35% El 45% X50 % Almost all homes have city provided address numbers. HIGH RISK AREAS — Fire risk is defined as the fuel types and loading in an area combined with factors (i.e. ignition sources, slope, aspect and elevation) Fire history can also be used to establish potential risk. °Current Mitigation Strategies / Measures? Education X Manual Fuels Reduction Projects X Prescribed burn ❑ Grazing ❑ Harvest ❑ Defensible Space Fire Adapted Community ❑ Building Codes ❑ Home Assessments ❑ 2018 KITTITAS CWPP UPDATE - QUESTIONAIRE