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Your PersonalWildland Fire Action GuideCreate Defensible SpaceDefensible space is essential to protect a structure during a wild land fire. It protects the home from igniting due to direct flame or radiant

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1. To fill out and create defensible space, follow these steps:
2. Start by removing dead vegetation, such as dry leaves, grass, and plants, from at least 30 feet around your home.
3. Trim back trees and shrubs, keeping branches at least 10 feet away from your chimney and other structures.
4. Clear roofs and gutters of leaves, pine needles, and other debris that could easily catch fire.
5. Create a separation between trees, so that there is at least 10 feet of space between tree crowns.
6. Maintain adequate spacing between shrubs and other flammable vegetation.
7. Store firewood and other combustible materials at least 30 feet away from your home.
8. Keep your lawn well-maintained and watered to reduce fire risk.
9. Make sure your address is clearly visible from the street for quick identification by emergency responders.
10. Regularly assess and maintain your defensible space to keep it effective in reducing fire hazards.

Who needs create defensible space?

1. Anyone living in areas prone to wildfires or regions with a high fire risk should create defensible space.
2. This includes homeowners, renters, and property owners in fire-prone areas or near wildland-urban interfaces.
3. Creating defensible space is especially crucial for those living in areas with dry climates, dense vegetation, or close proximity to forests.
4. It is also recommended for communities and neighborhoods to collectively create defensible space to enhance fire safety for everyone.

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What is create defensible space?

Create defensible space refers to the practice of modifying the landscape around a structure to reduce the risk of wildfires, involving the removal of flammable vegetation and materials.

Who is required to file create defensible space?

Property owners in wildfire-prone areas are typically required to file create defensible space documentation.

How to fill out create defensible space?

To fill out create defensible space, provide personal information, describe the defensible space measures taken, and submit any required documentation to the appropriate local authority.

What is the purpose of create defensible space?

The purpose of create defensible space is to enhance the safety of properties and communities from wildfires by creating a buffer zone that reduces fire intensity and spread.

What information must be reported on create defensible space?

Information that must be reported includes property details, specific vegetation management actions taken, and any inspections conducted.