Keep flashy fuels at bay! Flashy fuels are dried grass and plants, and their growth has been accelerated this year by an abundance of rain. Follow these tips this summer and be flashy fuel-safe! Learn more at ReadyforWildfire.org #ReadyforWildfire #DefensibleSpace
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You may keep firewood piles in Zone 2 but do so with #DefensibleSpace in mind. Store the wood on bare ground and ensure it has a 10-foot bare soil perimeter around the pile. If the wood pile were to catch fire, that bare soil margin can help keep the fire contained. Practicing…https://nitter.net/i/web/status/166…
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We’ve previously mentioned that fire can spread from tree to tree, but when you space trees and shrubs far apart, you break path for fire to take. The spacing between grass, shrubs, and trees is crucial to reduce the spread of #Wildfires. #DefensibleSpace #Zone2
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Like Zone 1, Zone 2 is also a fuel reduction zone—this means fuels in this area should be kept at bay. One way to do this is to cut native grasses short. Additional information about Zone 2 can be found at Readyforwildfire.org. #DefensibleSpace #Zone2 #ReadyForWildfire
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#DefensibleSpace Zone 1 is all about keeping this area lean, clean, and green. It extends 30 feet from buildings, structures, and decks. When you create a minimum of 10 feet of space between trees, and trim up lower branches 6’ from the ground, you’re creating a buffer for your…https://nitter.net/i/web/status/166…
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Fire can travel like a leapfrog, engulfing trees, shrubs, and flammable objects, inching closer to your home. With #DefensibleSpace, strategically spacing vegetation, you minimize the risk of fire spreading to the next fuel source. Find out more at ReadyForWildfire.org.
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Create #DefensibleSpace zones to protect your home from #wildfire. Remove dead branches near the roof and chimney within 10'. Keep branches at least 10' away from stovepipe outlets, windows, and walls. Visit ReadyForWildfire.org to learn more. #defensiblespace #zone1
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#CountyofSLO You may see the Defensible Space Inspectors in your area. Check out Readyforwildfire.org for more information on creating your 100' of #DefensibleSpace .
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Look at Zone 1 as an outdoor version of household chores. Just as you would dust, vacuum, and mop your home’s interior, tidy up Zone 1 outdoors by removing dead vegetation—plants, grass, and weeds. Doing this strengthens the #Wildfire buffer for your property. #DefensibleSpace
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May 4th is upon us. The force is strong with you all. May the 4th be with you in preparing for this years wildfires. With the cooler temperatures it’s time for 100’ of defensible space. Continue to maintain your clearance of any dead and dying vegetation. #DefensibleSpace
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Behind the scenes at this morning's #WildfirePreparednessWeek event. Working together with our partners Santa Barbara County Fire Department to increase prevention & mitigation efforts in Santa Barbara County & across California. #preventwildfire #defensiblespace #hardenyourhome
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Nice to see this for a change. With all the wet weather the grass and other fine fuel growth may become a problem in the coming months though. We are already doing a lot of mowing this year #defensiblespace

Please join the subject matter experts for this important & fun night! 🔥 #WUI #DefensibleSpace #HomeHardening
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