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Millions of Californians live in residential developments that border fire-prone wildlands. Each year, hundreds of homes in these areas are lost to wildfire outbreaks.  According to the Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District, homeowners can substantially increase the chance of their home surviving a wildfire by following these fire safe practices:

 

A. Maintain a “defensible” space around your home by clearing all flammable vegetation a minimum of 100 feet around the structure which is required by law.  Clear dead leaves and branches to leave widely spaced ornamental shrubbery and trees.

 

B. Clean all needles and leaves from the roof, eaves and rain gutters.

 

C. Trim tree limbs within 10 feet of your chimney and trim all dead limbs hanging over your house or garage.

 

D. Cover your chimney outlet or flue with a spark arresting ½” mesh screen.

 

E. Make sure your address is clearly visible for easy identification in an emergency.

 

F. Make sure your home is located within 800 feet of a fire hydrant, or that you have a water storage supply of at least 2,500 gallons for use in emergency situations.

 

G. Stack wood piles at least 30 feet from buildings, fences and other combustible materials.

 

H. Clear all vegetation and other flammable materials from beneath your deck.  Enclose undersides of elevated decks with fire resistive materials.

 

 

For more information, contact the Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District;

2645 Farmer Rd. Julian, Ca. 92036; 

District Office: (760) 765-1510

FAX:  (760) 765-3786

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