Create a defensible space of
at least 30 feet around your house and outbuildings. Keep grass (both
green and dormant) closely mowed. Space trees wide apart and prune
lower tree branches well up from the ground. Keep tall grass, brush
and trees out from under utility lines to protect essential services.
Make sure roads and driveways are passable by wide vehicles in all
types of weather and that bridges are strong enough to support heavy
water-laden fire trucks. Make your home address easily visible and
include both your house number and street name in your address.
Establish fuel breaks along
roadways and between buildings and fields or woodlands.
Keep mufflers and spark
arresters on agricultural equipment in proper working order, and watch
out for rocks and metal when bush hogging or mowing.
Monitor hay-baling operations
closely. Check for hot bearings or hay caught in rollers. Keep a fire
extinguisher handy.
Watch out for sparks when
using welding equipment to build fences or repair equipment.
Avoid driving or parking
vehicles in grassy areas where tall, dry grass can come into contact
with hot pollution control equipment under your vehicle.
Postpone outdoor burning until
your area greens up. Check with the County Fire Marshal to determine
if all restrictions on outdoor burning have been lifted.
Create a defensible space of
at least 30 feet around your house and outbuildings. Keep grass (both
green and dormant) closely mowed. Space trees wide apart and prune
lower tree branches well up from the ground. Keep tall grass, brush
and trees out from under utility lines to protect essential services.
Make sure roads and driveways are passable by wide vehicles in all
types of weather and that bridges are strong enough to support heavy
water-laden fire trucks. Make your home address easily visible and
include both your house number and street name in your address.
