504
edits
Wildfire risk planning and defense: Difference between revisions
→Immediate Zone
| Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
* Clean roofs and gutters of dead leaves, debris and pine needles that could catch embers. | * Clean roofs and gutters of dead leaves, debris and pine needles that could catch embers. | ||
* Replace or repair any loose or missing shingles or roof tiles to prevent ember penetration. | * Replace or repair any loose or missing shingles or roof tiles to prevent ember penetration. | ||
* Reduce embers that could pass through vents in the eaves by installing 1/8 inch metal mesh screening. | * Reduce embers that could pass through vents in the eaves by installing 3cm (1/8 inch) metal mesh screening. | ||
* Clean debris from exterior attic vents and install 1/8 inch metal mesh screening to reduce embers. | * Clean debris from exterior attic vents and install ~3cm (1/8 inch) metal mesh screening to reduce embers. | ||
* Repair or replace damaged or loose window screens and any broken windows Screen or box-in areas below patios and decks with wire mesh to prevent debris and combustible materials from accumulating. | * Repair or replace damaged or loose window screens and any broken windows Screen or box-in areas below patios and decks with wire mesh to prevent debris and combustible materials from accumulating. | ||
* Move any flammable material away from wall exteriors – mulch, flammable plants, leaves and needles, firewood piles – anything that can burn. Remove anything stored underneath decks or porches. | * Move any flammable material away from wall exteriors – mulch, flammable plants, leaves and needles, firewood piles – anything that can burn. Remove anything stored underneath decks or porches. | ||
=== Intermediate Zone === | === Intermediate Zone === | ||