Did you know that 50% of the homes burned from wildfires are started by sparks or embers?
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Embers can get into homes easily through vents and other openings and burn your home from the inside out. Walk around your house and see what openings you should install screens on!
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Moving your firewood 10-30 meters away from your house is a free FireSmart activity!
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Pruning the lower branches of trees to 2 metres is a free FireSmart activity!
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When planting new trees, consider planting deciduous species such as birch and aspen.
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Cleaning your roof and gutters of leaves and pine needles (best done fall and spring) is a free FireSmart Activity!
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Don’t just FireSmart your house – use the same FireSmart principles for your sheds and outbuildings that are less than 10 metres from your home.
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Relocating propane tanks 10 meters from your house is a free FireSmart activity!
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Are overhead power lines clear of vegetation? Contact your service provider for assistance with removing trees close to utility lines.
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Make sure your family knows where the gas, electric, and water mains shut-off are!
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Managing the area around your property is easy and important. Fuel removal and reduction can be achieved through hand clearing, watering, grazing, prescribed burning, or mechanical options.
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Burning embers can travel up to 9 kilometres from the flaming edge of a forest fire. Is your home in that range?