How to Protect your Home Before — and During — Wildfire Season
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:48AM There has been a number of wildfire updates online and in the news. This CBC article has valuable tips on protecting your home during wildfire season.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/firesmart-homes-british-columbia-wildfire-season-1.7182157
To increase the wildfire resilience of your property, start by cleaning your gutters and roof, removing debris, (branches, dry, leaves, needles, etc.) from around your home, and move combustibles (propane tanks, firewood, scrap lumber, etc.) at least 10m away from your home. Clean out debris from under any decks, and move outdoor furniture (including doormats) away from decks and patios if you are away for a period of time. While these tasks may seem simple, they significantly reduce your wildfire risk. Do your part this wildfire season so we can do ours.
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