Defensible space
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How to Create Home Evacuation Maps with Your Kids
For maybe the first time in history, most of us are at home with an abundance of time on our hands. This is a great opportunity to prepare your family for wildfire season by creating a defensible space around your… Continue reading
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What you need to know as a homeowner, before it’s too late
Winter weather may tempt you to let wildfire be the last thing on your mind. Well, don’t let it. Now is the time to prepare. Wildfires are not going away. In fact, they are getting more destructive. Why? One reason is… Continue reading
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Use that extra hour to start your wildfire defense
We gain an hour of evening daylight this weekend, as Daylight Savings Time comes into effect. Why not use that extra hour of unseasonable sunshine to protect your home, family and community? How does your yard look right now? Has… Continue reading
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Like ‘hawks, homeowners need to focus on defense to stave off wildfires
As the world-champion Seattle Seahawks have proven, defense is often the best offense. Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas and Michael Bennett were as good as it gets when it came to keeping a certain Wisconsin-based pro football team out of the… Continue reading
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Defend your home from wildfire (Defienda su casa de incendios forestales)
Many people would like to live in a serene setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but not completely isolated from familiar conveniences. The housing market is responding to these desires by building new neighborhoods in the… Continue reading
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Squilchuck Valley community chosen winner for wildfire prevention efforts
There are 1068 Firewise Communities across the country, and one of the best is right here in Washington! The Forest Ridge Wildfire Coalition in Chelan County was selected as one of the five most effective communities in the country in… Continue reading
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This Saturday, get ‘fire smart’ with Firewise before the summer heats up; Twisp workshop offered
Do you notice all the green foliage around your property? That green-up is fuel that will dry out in the hot summer months, putting your property at risk of wildfire. Firewise Workshop offered in Twisp Partnering with DNR, Okanogan County… Continue reading
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Are you ready? Wildfire season starts April 15
Regardless of what the thermometer or rain gauge say, wildfire season officially begins on April 15 in Washington State. The risk of wildfires can change rapidly during the spring when spells of warmer, drier weather occur with increasing frequency. Wildfires… Continue reading
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Spring ahead to protect your home from wildfire
The month of March always seems to bring us interesting weather. But soon you’ll be hearing the sounds of lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers. Yard work is inevitable and a sure sign that spring has arrived. With the arrival… Continue reading
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Homeowners who remove hazards get an edge when wildfires occur
It takes a village to prepare for wildfire. Not only do homeowners need to be prepared, but, also businesses, parks and public lands. Fire Adapted Communities uses tools, supported by federal and state agencies, to prepare its homes, neighborhoods, businesses,… Continue reading