You see it on the news. Wildfire season is upon us. Fires are constantly burning acreage all across the country, and Arizona is no exception. Each summer, Arizona also sees numerous fires and hundreds of acres scorched due to our dry, desert conditions along with our extremely high temperatures and winds. However, there are some easy steps you can take to protect your property this wildfire season:
- Be sure that combustible materials are properly stored away from your house.
- Be careful as you re-fuel garden equipment and routinely maintain the equipment.
- Regularly check and maintain your irrigation system to prevent vegetation from getting dried out.
- Immediately remove dead plants, trees, shrubbery and other debris from your yard, and yes… your roof too!
- Never store firewood or other easily ignited items near your home. Firewood stored near your home can also cause undesirable insect activity.
- Regularly prune trees and trim overhanging branches. The lowest limb should be no more than 6 to 10 feet from the ground.
It is inevitable that wildfires will burn across Arizona this summer, like last. However, taking a few simple steps can help protect your home and family from a wildfire.
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