(TNS) - The Bay Area and California are suffering a record-shattering wildfire season this year. Most recently, the Glass Fire burning in Sonoma and Napa counties has burned more than 40,000 acres and forced the evacuation of more than 80,000 people.

If you have not yet assembled an emergency plan, now is the time. No matter where you are in California, it’s important to be prepared for the worst-case scenario.

When a wildfire evacuation is ordered, departing immediately and efficiently is paramount. If the crisis has already struck and you’re scrambling to respond, it can be hard to get the evacuation information you need. A matter of minutes can make a huge difference to your safe escape from a fire zone.

To stay as up-to-date as possible, there are a few things you can do:

• Determine your evacuation zone in advance, and monitor evacuation maps online. Here are the current maps for Sonoma and Napa counties, where the Glass Fire is burning:

Sonoma County

Napa County

• Check local media, including TV and radio, for updates.

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