Preparing for Wildland Season: What Can You Do?Every year across our Nation, some homes survive after a major wildfire, while others do not. Those that survive almost always do so because their owners had prepared for the eventuality of fire, which is an inescapable force of nature in fire-prone wildland areas like ours.There are two primary goals in creating defensible space to reduce the wildfire threat and better protecting your home and property:
If you wait until there is smoke in the air to take fire-safe steps around your property, it's too late. Think and Act in ZonesZone 1: Home Ignition Zone The most critical area is your home ignition zone, which includes your home itself and the landscaping within 30 feet. Remember: windblown embers or firebrands can ignite a home while leaving the surrounding vegetation untouched or only charred. Some tips to better protect this zone include:
This is the second most critical zone and includes the area from 30 to 100 feet (or to your property line) from your home.
Sonoma County Vegetation Management OrdinanceAfter the devastating wildfires that burned through Sonoma County in October 2017, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors proposed an adopted a County-wide Ordinance to better prepare our communities in case of another event like that. These regulations are in Section 13A, see link below, and is what our District inspects properties to. We conduct property inspections and will use the Ordinance to write notice of violations and orders to abate. The District wants our community to be prepared if a wildfire starts in our area. Following this Ordinance will better prepare your homes and will increase the chance of surviving a wildfire. Vegetation Management "Defensible Space" Inspections FAQs If you have any questions or would like schedule a consultation with us please contact us. |
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