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Five hot tips for homeowners on the edge
| Author: |
McLean, H.E. |
| Date: |
1993 |
| Periodical: |
American Forests |
| Abstract: |
The California Department of Forestry estimates that 1.5 million homes are in the wildfire interface. Fortunately, people living in the wildfire interface can, if they know where to look, acquire the know-how to substantially increase their chances of saving their tails and their homes. My visits to a dozen wildfire scenes over the past six years confirm undeniably that residents who have fireproof or fire-resistant roofing, who provide defensive space around their homes, who move their woodpiles and other flammables off the porch, and who provide open, fuel-free access for fire equipment have bought an insurance policy no company could match. |
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