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MAKE YOUR HOUSE
Research around home destruction vs. survival in wildfires point to embers and small flames as the main way the majority of homes ignite in wildfires. – NFPA Firewise
easy things for all homeowners
easy things for all homeowners
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Get a FREE Wildfire Home Safety Check from LTFR (video tour)
Follow tips on pages 3-7 of Wildfire Action Guide
Remove debris from gutters, roof & within 5 feet of house
Screen off attic vents & below wooden decks
Use fire resistant Landscaping, Decking, Fencing
RESOURCES
Structure:
Watch: “If your home doesn’t ignite, it can’t burn” (YouTube)
Near your house: https://texaswildfirerisk.com/home-hardening
Decking & Fencing Material: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/ProtectYourHome/
Landscaping:
Plant recommendations: https://texaswildfirerisk.com/fire-resilient-landscaping
Plant recommendations: https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/about-2/horticulture/basic-landscape-design/firewise-landscaping/
Plant to avoid: https://www.texasinvasives.org/plant_database/coa_results.php
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