Wildfire Preparedness
California Fire Safe Council and Nevada State Fire Marshal have Wildfire Preparedness resources to help you to stay safe, informed, and prepared for Wildfire Season.
Defensible Space
Defensible Space is crucial for your home and church’s wildfire safety. It’s the buffer zone you create between your property and the surrounding wildland area. This space is key to slowing or stopping wildfire spread and protecting your home from embers, flames, or heat. It also gives firefighters a safer area to defend your property. Do you have elderly neighbors who need some help to prepare their home?
Fire-Resistant Plants
What is a “Fire-Resistant” Plant? Fire-resistant plants are those that do not readily ignite from a flame or other ignition sources. These plants can be damaged or even killed by fire; however, their foliage and stems do not significantly contribute to the fuel and fire’s intensity. There are several other significant factors that influence the fire characteristics of plants, including plant moisture content, age, total volume, dead material, and chemical content. (Source: Sustainable Defensible Space). At the bottom of the article below is a list of fire-resistant native plants.
Staying Safe from Wildfire Smoke or in Extreme Heat
See also our article on staying safe from wildfire smoke or in extreme heat.