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Home Fire Safety Tips

Posted by Fire Safety | Posted in Fire Safety Tips | Posted on 29-09-2008

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Here are some home maintenance tips for wildfire prevention:

  • Be sure to keep a clean and green area around the home (30’).
  • Clean up dead and downed needles and leaves.
  • Keep roofs and gutters clean of all debris
  • Keep driveways clear of overhanging brush and trees
  • Have an address sign at the driveway so emergency responders can find you
  • Fire resistive plants are great way to reduce the fire danger around your home with out taking away its natural beauty.
  • For more information on plants that are fire safe contact your local landscape professional or nursery.
  • Escape debris burns are the number one cause of fires by people so always tend your outdoor fire.
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