by Roger | Mar 12, 2024 | Reduce Risk
Three resources for hardening your home that won’t break the bank: A FREE Wildfire Risk Guide: Your personalized home evaluation report is organized to help you prioritize the actions you need to take to prepare for wildfire. Budget-Friendly Vents: Vents are an...
by Roger | Feb 18, 2024 | Reduce Risk
Are there fire safe plants? Yes and no. Remember, any plant can burn under the right conditions. One way to help reduce your wildfire risk is to use fire-resistant landscaping around your home. Look for plants with these characteristics: Able to...
by Roger | Feb 18, 2024 | Reduce Risk
The reality is, there are many, many home-hardening activities you can tackle—with no money and only a little of your time. Carve out some time, learn how to reduce risk and protect your home with a few simple chores and a trip to the hardware store. What can you do...
by Roger | Feb 3, 2024 | Reduce Risk
VENTS: UNDER-EAVE, ATTIC AND CRAWL SPACE WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Attic, roof and foundation vents can be entry points for embers and flames. Embers that enter the attic or crawl space can ignite combustible debris that can accumulate in these spaces and also combustible...
by Roger | Feb 3, 2024 | Emergency Prep
Fire classes, extinguisher numerical values, and what you should know about them. Always call 911 before attempting any fire suppression. There are five fire classes, but these are the most common: Class A: Fires caused by ordinary combustibles like wood,...
