South Lake Tahoe, CA…HARDENING YOUR HOME…Prepare for wildfire and harden your home now. There are three ways your home can be exposed to wildfire: direct flames from a wildfire or burning neighboring home; radiant heat from nearby burning plants or structures; and flying embers. Flying embers from a wildfire can destroy homes up to a mile away and are responsible for the destruction of most homes during a wildfire.
Taking the necessary measures to harden (prepare) your home can help increase its likelihood of survival when wildfire strikes.
#HomeHardening is an integral part of making your home fire safe. Did you know vents on homes create openings for flying embers? Attaching fine metal mesh screen over your vents can make a huge difference. Or, consider replacing them with ember- and flame-resistant vents. Learn more about home hardening at http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Hardening-Your-Home/
Prepare for Wildfire Season and Harden Your Home added by News Desk on
View all posts by News Desk →