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Prevention - Wildland/Urban
How to protect your home
Every year
many families lose their homes and possessions to the ravages
of wildfire. These losses can be minimized if home owners
take the time and trouble to become aware of safety measures
to help protect their homes.
By observing a few precautions and procedures you can reduce the risk of losing
your home to wildfire.
1. Store gasoline and other flammable liquids in approved safety containers
and away from occupied buildings.
2. Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanks should be far enough away from buildings for valves to be shut off in case of fire. Keep area clear of flammable vegetation.
3. Clean roof surfaces and gutters regularly to avoid accumulation of flammable materials.
4. Maintain a screen constructed of non-flammable material over the flue opening of every chimney or stovepipe.
5. Remove portions of any tree extending within 3 m of the flue opening of any stove or chimney.
6. Remove branches from trees to a height of 3 to 5 m.
7. Have fire tools handy such as: ladder long enough to reach the roof, shovel, rake, and bucket for water.
8. All roads and driveways should be at least 5 m in width.
9. Name and address should be posted at driveway entrance.
10. Clean leaves and flammable debris from around structures.
11. Each home should have at least 2 different entrance and exit routes.
12. Shrubs should be spaced at least 4.5 m apart.
13. Names of roads should be indicated at all intersections.
14. Garden hose should be connected to outlet.
15. Dispose of stove or fireplace ashes and charcoal briquettes in a fire safe container.
16. All combustibles
such as firewood, picnic tables, boats, etc. should be kept away
from structures.
For more information,
contact the nearest office of the Department of Natural Resources.
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