How to Protect Your Home From Wildfire

FIRES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME AND FAMILY Every Year Fires in California.. Destroy 1,000 Structures CAUSE $100 MILLION in damages BURN over 200,000 acres of land HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOUR HOME AND FAMILY FROM FIRE. Keep your home 30 FEET away from debris and trees. Keep tree branches pruned 5-10 FEET above the ground 30 feet Keep a hose CoNhected toall your spigots and Make sure every I part of your property 0o0, can be reached Mow your lawn to 3 inches or shorter with a hose CLEAN AWAY FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS DEAD LEAVES AND PINE CONES, FROM GUTTERS AND FLOWER BEDS ASK THE POWER COMPANY TO REMOVE ALL TREE BRANCHES THAT ARE NEAR PONER LINES ON YOUR PROPERT/ MAKE SURE THAT ALL YOUR NOTORIZED GARDEN EQUIPMENT HAS A FUNCTIONING AND APPROVED SPARK ARRESTOR PURCHASE NEGESSARY FIRE TOOLS, SUCH AS A LADDER THAT CAN REACH THE ROOF, A LARGE BUCKET, AND A RAKE Keep the area around your home free from clutter by using a self storage unit. A clean and organized yard limits a fire's fuel and helps fire fighters during an emergency. You can also use your storage unit to hold all of your fire tools and equipment over the winter months. EXTRA SPACE STORAGE. Stay Safe this Summer from Extra Space Storage