Brush Fire Prevention
With recent brush fire seasons being the worst in years, it is more important
than ever to create a landscape around your home that is less vulnerable to
wildfire.
This is most important to those homes located in an area surrounded by
dense vegetation or in outlying areas.
Bayshore Fire Rescue wants to help you reduce the risk of wildfire damage
to your home with a few tips that you can do in a single weekend!
- Get
Some Space! ~ Have at least 30 ft. of space surrounding your home that is
free of flammable materials
- Prune
shrubs and cut back tree branches, especially within 15 ft. of your chimney
- Remove
all dead plant materials from around your home including dead leaves,
stacked firewood and dry grass
- Plant
fire-resistant vegetation that is healthy and green throughout the year
- Prune
all trees six to ten feet from the ground
- Keep
your roof and gutters free of leaves and pine straw
- Keep
your lawn mowed regularly and dispose of cuttings and debris promptly
- Make
sure your driveway is at least 14 ft. wide to accommodate firefighting
apparatus
