Wildfires

You can help defend your property from wildfire damage with a little bit of work over the weekend.

Remove

    Dry vegetation, such as dead grass and leaves WITHIN 30 FEET of your home.

    Tree branches within 10 feet of chimneys

    Branches within 6-10 feet of the ground

    Firewood within 50 feet of structure

    Thick beds of pine needles within 10 feet of structure

Cover

    Chimneys, attic, soffit vents and elevated wood decks with a non-combustible screening of 1/4 inch or smaller mesh.

Plant

    Native, fire resistant vegetation

    All trees and shrubs at least 10 feet apart

Maintain

    A healthy, watered defensible space of lawn and plants at least 30 feet around the structure.

    A legible and clearly marked street number

    A 12' (width) x 15' (height) driveway clearance for fire engines

Install

    Roof covering material with a Class A fire-resistive rating

    Spark arresters in all chimney outlets

    Skirting around mobile homes

Maintain  an emergency water supply within 1000 feet of your home through one of the following:

    Community water/hydrant system, and/or drafting site on a lake.

    Cooperative emergency storage tank with neighbors

    Swimming pools