Since we can’t control environmental conditions, like drought, we all need to take the initiative to Firewise our homes and prepare an evacuation plan for our families. The Theory of Defensible Space, as defined by Newman’s Book, is * a residential environment where individuals work to ensure their own safety* Most Firewise concepts are relatively inexpensive and can make the difference in your home’s survival during a wildfire. Here is a list of the most effective actions you can take:
- Remove dead fuel from roofs gutters as well as outbuildings and wood fences
- Screen
soffets that have openings into attics - A
30 foot buffer is desirable if next to a wooded area - Store flammable fuels away from home and ignition sources
- Make sure your home’s address is clearly marked and allows access for emergency vehicles
- Have dependable hoses around your home especially with longer length hose adjacent to wooded areas
- Support Wedgefield Firewise to mitigate our neighborhoods hazards
- Support Prescribed Burning in our area
Firewise video examples are posted on our Facebook Page, Wedgefield Firewise. If you need assistance to ensure your home is Firewise, We Are Here to Help. If your home is already Firewise, Please consider helping neighbors or work together on larger projects. Many elderly residents may need help with labor to become Firewise. Together we can ensure each other safety!
Let’s Firewise Together and Stay Safe
