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- Mark
the entrance to your property
with address signs that are clearly
visible from the road.
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- Keep
lawns trimmed, leaves raked,
and the roof and rain gutters
free from debris such as dead
limbs and leaves.
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- Stack
firewood at least 30 feet away
from your residence.
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- Store
flammable materials, liquids,
and solvents in metal containers
outside your residence
at least 30 feet away from structures and wooden fences.
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Create
defensible space by thinning
trees and brush within 30 feet
around your residence. Beyond
30 feet, remove dead wood,
debris, and low tree branches.
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- Landscape
your property with fire resistant
plants and vegetation to prevent
fire from spreading quickly.
For example, hardwood trees are more fire-resistant than pine, evergreen,
eucalyptus, or fir trees.
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- Make
sure water sources, such as hydrants,
ponds, swimming pools, and wells,
are accessible to the fire department.
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- Use
fire resistant, protective roofing
and materials like stone, brick,
and and metal to protect your
residence.
Avoid using wood materials. They offer the least fire protection.
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- Cover
all exterior vents, attics, and
eaves with metal mesh screens
no larger than 6 millimeters
or 1/4 inch
to prevent debris from collecting and to help keep sparks out.
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- Install
multi-pane windows, tempered
safety glass, or fireproof shutters
to protect large windows from
radiant heat.
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- Use
fire-resistant draperies for
added window protection.
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- Have
chimneys, wood stoves, and all
home heating systems inspected
and cleaned annually by a certified
specialist.
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- Insulate
chimneys and place spark arresters
on top. The chimney should be
at least 3 feet above the roof.
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- Remove
branches hanging above and around
the chimney.
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