As more people choose to build homes, operate businesses and recreate
in areas where wildlands border more urban areas, the threat to
private property from wildland fire increases. Creating "defensible"
or "survivable" space around structures can make the difference
between returning to an intact home or a smoldering pile of ashes
if a wildfire moves through the area.
Neither wildland firefighting agencies or local fire departments
can adequately protect the growing number of structures in interface
areas. It is critical that private landowners take steps on their
own to protect their property. There are now many resources available
to assist property owners, including a number of Web sites with
excellent information on fire-resistant building materials, landscaping
techniques, evacuation procedures, etc. We know you will find these
links very useful.
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