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🔥 Wildfire Preparedness Week: It’s the Embers You Don’t See 🔥

When people think of wildfires, they picture flames—but the real danger often comes from above and ahead of the fire.

💨 Wind-driven embers can travel miles ahead of a wildfire
🏠 They sneak into vents, roofs, eaves, and under decks
🔥 And they are one of the leading causes of homes igniting during wildfires

The good news? You can take action right now to protect your home.

👇 Start with Defensible Space + Home Hardening 👇

🏡 Zone 0 (0–5 feet): Your home’s ignition zone
This is your most important area—where embers land first.
• Remove mulch, leaves, and anything that can burn
• Use gravel, concrete, or pavers instead of combustible materials
• Keep this zone clean, lean, and green

🌿 Zone 1 (5–30 feet): Reduce fire intensity
• Space out plants and trees to prevent fire spread
• Remove dead vegetation and dry fuels
• Keep grass short and hydrated
• Trim branches away from roofs and structures

🏠 Harden Your Home: Block the embers
• Install ember-resistant vents with 1/8-inch metal mesh (this size helps block embers while still allowing airflow)
• Clean roofs and gutters—don’t give embers a place to ignite
• Use non-combustible or ignition-resistant materials when possible
• Screen or enclose areas under decks and eaves

🔥 Bottom line: You can’t stop embers from flying—but you can stop them from starting a fire at your home.

👀 Take a walk around your house today:
Where could embers land? Where could they get inside?

Fix it now.

💪 Small actions = big protection