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Property Readiness
Home Zones
Immediate zone
0-5ft From house
No plants or trees are in this zone next to house
Intermediate Zone
5-30 Feet
Must eliminate combustible materials and "ladder fuels" that allow a ground fire to climb into the tree canopy. Remove dead vegetation, wood piles, combustible mulches, patio furniture, and heavy, low-hanging tree branches
Extended zone
30-100 Feet
eliminate all vegetation, but to drastically reduce fuel, keep flames smaller, and force fires to stay on the ground rather than climbing into the tree canopy
Have you wondered what small things that can be done around your house?
Make sure wood piles are 30 feet away from structures
Chimney cleaned and screened
Storage shed located 100 feet away
Accessible driveway with a visible address
Mowed lawns
Five helpful tips to keep safe from fire
Install smoke alarms
Test alarms monthly
Have an escape plan
Maintain a fire safe property by removing brush
Create a go bag incase of a wildfire
How to create a Go Bag:
A Go Bag (or emergency survival kit) should be a sturdy backpack containing at least 3 days of supplies. Its designed to help you evacuate safely at a moment's notice.
Essential items include
Water (3 bottles or more)
Non-perishable food
Flashlight
Hand-crank/battery and battery charger
radio
First aid kit
Medications
Copies of important documents
Currency (Dollar Bills)
Spare clothing for your family
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