12 Tips to Protect Your Home Against Wildfires
Wildfires are a growing threat, especially in California's dry climate. Recent devastating fires have forced thousands to evacuate, destroying homes and communities. With fires becoming more frequent and severe, protecting your home is more important than ever.
Here are 12 essential wildfire protection tips.
✅ CREATE A 5-FOOT HOME BUFFER – Maintain a safe zone around your home by clearing flammable materials like dry leaves, mulch, and firewood to reduce fire risk.
🔥 CHOOSE A FIRE-RESISTANT ROOF – Opt for non-combustible roofing materials such as metal, slate, or Class A fire-rated shingles.
🛑 REPLACE COMBUSTIBLE FENCING & GATES – Swap out wood or vinyl fencing within 5 feet of your home with non-flammable materials.
🌿 REMOVE VINES & FLAMMABLE PLANTS – Vines climbing your walls can fuel the fire—keep them away from your home.
🌳 TRIM TREES & CLEAR DEBRIS – Keep trees pruned at least 10 feet from your home and regularly remove leaves, branches, and debris from your roof and gutters.
🚪 ENSURE A 6-INCH CLEARANCE ON EXTERIOR WALLS – Keep vegetation and flammable materials at least 6 inches from your home's siding.
💨 INSTALL EMBER-RESISTANT VENTS – Embers can enter through tiny openings. Use ember-resistant vents to block these entry points.
🚪 UPGRADE WINDOWS – Replace single-pane windows with dual- or multi-pane windows with tempered glass to better withstand heat.
🚰 KEEP AN IRRIGATED GREENBELT – Maintain a well-watered zone at least 30 feet around your home to slow fire spread.
🏡 USE FIRE-RESISTANT LANDSCAPING – Replace flammable mulch with gravel and plant fire-resistant vegetation like succulents and hardwood trees.
🔄 HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLAN & GO-BAG – Prepare an evacuation plan and have an emergency kit with essentials ready.
🚗 PRACTICE EVACUATION DRILLS – Ensure your family knows what to do and where to go in case of a wildfire.
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