Wildfires and Safety

5/2/2022 (Permalink)

Wildfire season is upon us and so it is time to get your home ready to reduce fire danger. A defensible space is a space surrounding a home or other structure that is designed to reduce fire danger. It is a buffer you create and maintain between your home (or other structure) and the grass and trees that will stop or slow the spread of wildfire.

Some examples of creating a defensible space include:
•Placing gravel, pavers, and other non-combustible materials around the home. •Mulch should not be placed directly adjacent to the home.
•Removing dead leaves, branches, and other debris from the roof, deck, porches, or stairways to protect your home.
•Removing branches to no closer than 10 feet from your home.
•Limiting outdoor furniture to decks.