Prepping Your Home For Wildfires

2/21/2022 (Permalink)

With California being the most wildfire-prone state it’s important to be prepared for any potential wildfires. With 4 Million acres burned due to individual wildfires in 2020, there is always a chance your town and home can be threatened by these disasters. With that said, here are some ideas on how to prepare your home against a wildfire.

• Keep flammable objects at least 30 feet away from the home at all times. Move flammables, such as furniture and toys during wildfire activity.
• Keep roofs, gutters, decks and patios clear of leaves, pine needles or other flammables at all times
• Removes flammable mulch and vegetation within 5 feet of the home and replace with nonflammable material.
• Remove tree or shrub branches that overhang within 10 feet of your house, roof or chimney.
• Keep lawn watered and mowed, or if water-conserving, make sure debris is removed 30 feet of home.
• Trim tree limbs 10 feet above ground.
• Consider installing ?-inch metal mesh screens over vents and under decks to prevent amber intrusion.

There are many ways you can prepare your home for a wildfire, and should always be considered especially during fire season. These are some of the most important tips on how to keep your home safe.

In the event that your home is damaged by fire, call the professionals and SERVPRO of South Shasta County at 530-241-2424. We are available 24/7 and can not only help you recover from a fire, but return your business to the condition it was before the fire.