July 14, 2007
Wildfire Preparedness: The Five Aspects Of Readiness
A classic 700s tune gives us the lyrics, 0She ran calling 0Wildfire00..0 Then a love song, but today, possibly the beginnings of an action / adventure / horror movie. With rainfall low, and temperatures and winds high, the wildfires we0re currently battling across the country are heavily taxing our first responder assets. More fires will surely follow if these conditions continue.
First responder assets aside, these fires have affected local civilians. Thousands have evacuated, and many find nothing but charred vacant lots when they return. What are some innovative ways civilians can protect themselves, their property, and actually help firefighters in the process?
At the household level, most of us have smoke detectors. That0s good, because in a house fire, as in a wildfire, where there0s smoke, there0s F.L.A.M.E.:
Family 0 Something as massive as a wildfire will affect your whole family. Prepare them now.
Landscaping 0 Simple and subtle steps can make your property much more fire resistant.
Awareness 0 In an emergency, time is crucial. Stay aware of the threat and get the warnings early.
Moisture 0 Some say you fight fire with fire. We say you fight fire with water.
Evacuation 0 Even after taking all the other steps, a wildfire is something best […]
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