2HOTinPHX
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Hello all,
Thought this important subject could use it's own thread. The recent wildfire events in LA have us looking around at our home, neighborhood and community and questioning if something like that could happen here? It's possible as we are in a typical Phoenix track home community with home after home close to each other with plants and trees planted right next to the houses. We have had almost no rain this winter and its been very dry even for the desert. The post in the LA fires thread where people have taken proactive measures to safeguard their homes got us thinking we should probably be better informed and prepared. I found a set of very well done videos for those interested in learning more about fire safety for your home and community.
youtube.com
There is also this website for those looking to try and get your community involved. This is pretty important since it's the embers in the air that spreads the fires in a lot of cases.
www.nfpa.org
What are the primary threats to homes during a wildfire:
www.nfpa.org
Thought this important subject could use it's own thread. The recent wildfire events in LA have us looking around at our home, neighborhood and community and questioning if something like that could happen here? It's possible as we are in a typical Phoenix track home community with home after home close to each other with plants and trees planted right next to the houses. We have had almost no rain this winter and its been very dry even for the desert. The post in the LA fires thread where people have taken proactive measures to safeguard their homes got us thinking we should probably be better informed and prepared. I found a set of very well done videos for those interested in learning more about fire safety for your home and community.
Fire Safe Marin
Fire Safe Marin is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing wildland fire hazards and improving fire-safety awareness in Marin County, California. We foster community involvement by building partnerships and providing resources for mitigating wildfire danger.
There is also this website for those looking to try and get your community involved. This is pretty important since it's the embers in the air that spreads the fires in a lot of cases.

NFPA - Firewise USA®
NFPA's Firewise USA® program teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together and take action.www.nfpa.org
What are the primary threats to homes during a wildfire:

NFPA - Preparing homes for wildfire
There are methods for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home.
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