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Wildfire

Simple Ways to Reduce
Your Risk of Home Ignition

Reduce density of surrounding vegetation.

Thin and prune trees and shrubs, then dispose slash properly.

Prune brancehs to 10" above the ground.

Mow grass and weeds to a low height.

Remove dead limbs, leaves, debris and other litter from the defensible space.

Stack firewood away from structures.

Maintain 10' to 12' distance between tree crowns.

Clear roof and gutters of debris.

Remove branches overhanging structures.

 

 

 

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Last Updated: January 5, 2007
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