DEFENSIBLE SPACE EDUCATION

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   Home Hardening

• Cover all attic and crawlspace vents with 1/8" metal wire mesh.
• Ensure siding and skirting are fiber-cement or stone if possible.
• Use metal gates for fence sections within 5ft of the house.
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Roof & Gutters

• Remove all leaves, needles, and debris from the roof and gutters.
• Install non-combustible (metal) gutter covers.
• Replace missing or loose shingles to prevent ember entry.

• Use river rock, gravel, or pavers within 5ft of the structure.
• Remove bark mulch and flammable plants (like Junipers).
• Clear debris from below all decks and patios.

 Lean, Clean, and Green

• Keep grass mowed to less than 4 inches.
• Space tree crowns at least 10 feet apart.
• Prune trees up 6ft from the ground.

 Fuel Breaks

• Remove ladder fuels (brush under trees).
• Maintain 10ft clearance around propane tanks.
• Dispose of heavy ground litter and deadwood.

Emergency Access

• Ensure driveways have 13'6" vertical and 20' horizontal clearance for fire engines.
• Install reflective address signs clearly visible from both directions.
• Keep gates functional and wide enough for large apparatus.