Maintaining Your Property In case of a Natural Fire

Remove Debris and seal all openings

Make sure you remove debris and seal all openings in which fire can enter your home. By so doing, you are preventing the possibility of any parts of your house to allow blowing embers from a nearby forest fire from entering your home. Also check your roof, if necessary repair loose and damaged shingles. It’ll equally be a great idea to use grout to seal open portions of a barrel type roof.

Vegetation

More so, regularly clear vegetation, leaves, and debris from gutters and eaves. Pay rapt attention and vigilance during the fire season, summer or any dry months. You might want to make use of fireproof metal mesh screens to conceal open areas on your attic vents, exterior vents, and under the porch and patio.



Grow Fire-Resistant Plants

Did you know that many common plants naturally resist fire and can keep fire from spreading? Interestingly, well-watered green plants burn slowly. Consider the following when selecting good plants; go for plants that have little oil content, and leaves that can stay moist for a lengthy period of time. You might want to visit your local garden for expert advice and more information.

Finally, you need to be careful when spending time outdoors. Teach and train your children about fire safety measures, and include them in your disaster planning to emphasize how real and dangerous natural fires can be. It only takes one spark to start a natural fire that can wreak havoc and cause irreparable damages in a community. Be prepared at all times and remember that failure to be prepared could have devastating results. A careful application of these steps could protect you, your family and the community in which you live.