Wildfire Safety Tips

Homeowners and residents can take a proactive approach to dealing with wildland fires by practicing some simple guidelines.

•    Roofs should be made of noncombustible material, use a “Class A” fire-resistive material
•    Trees need to be trimmed away from the roof and 10 feet away from the chimney
•    Plants should be low growing and less combustible
•    Combustible materials should be stored away from the home
•    Make sure the yard is well trimmed and free of debris
•    Roof and gutters should be cleaned of leaves and pine needles
•    Make sure there is a 30-foot non-combustible fire break surrounding your home
•    Make sure an adequate water supply is available to fight fire
•    Be sure good access is provided for emergency vehicles
•    Make sure your home can be well identified
•    Plant vegetation should be kept away from windows and inside corners
•    Water and maintain vegetation, remove dead materials
•    Install double-pane tempered glass windows
•    Install a spark arrestor
•    Remove combustible furniture, stacked firewood, papers away from home

Before a wildfire strikes:

•    Know where your gas, electric and water main shut-off controls are and how to use them
•    Become familiar with your community’s disaster-preparedness plans and create a family plan
•    Plan several escape routes from your home and neighborhood and designate an emergency meeting place
•    Put together an emergency kit
•    Ensure you follow your local fire code and adhere to it’s brush compliance program

During a wildfire:

•    Listen to your portable radio for reports and evacuation information
•    Back your car into the garage or park it in an open space facing the direction of escape
•    Close garage windows and doors, but leave them unlocked
•    Confine pets to one room
•    Arrange temporary housing
•    When advised to evacuate, do so immediately
•    Wear protective clothing
•    Take your emergency kit
•    Lock your home
•    Follow the evacuation route that your local officials have identified

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