Smokey The Bear said it best, "only you can prevent wildfires." Well, it's a lot easier said than done, Smokey. Great name for a bear trying to warn us about fire hazards, by the way. In order to prevent wildfires, you have to first know how they can be prevented. Here are 10 ...
There are viable steps you can consider to protect your property against wildfires. Take safeguarding measures beforehand – do not wait to be surprised. When the blaze is raging, you cannot get close enough to work on the situation, and panic typically sets in. To take prior action against ...
We urge all campers to be vigilant and respectful of the power of fire. By being aware, working together and caring for the forested backyard we love – we can reduce human caused fires.Many wildfires are human caused – up to 40% per year – and, therefore, can be prevented. Here ...
a tinder box… rainfall remained well below average last winter and again this autumn.” Combine this drought-stricken landscape with record-breaking heat, plus fierce Santa Ana winds, and you have a recipe for disaster.The bigger question is, of course, how to prevent wildfires from starting?
Springs given plan to prevent wildfires/ Fire marshal offers tips to limit dangerEd SealoverThe Gazette
Visit the Fire Restrictions page on the National Parks Service website to see any current fire restrictions in the park. How to Prevent Wildfires Practicing good fire safety is critical to preventing wildfires. According to the National Parks Service and the Western Fire Chiefs Association, about...
The world is in a state of crisis.Climate crisisis real and its effects are being felt all over the world. floods, droughts, wildfires, and extreme weather events are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity. The time to act is now. ...
Stay inside, Seattleites. That's been the advice from weather experts this week as historic wildfires spread up and down the west coast, causing smoke to
Unfortunately, wildfire season doesn’t end when summer does; it only ramps up. If you live in an area that has been affected by wildfires in the past or that runs the risk of wildfires year-round, you know how devastating these natural disasters can be to your home and property. How ...
more than 1,000 homes and businesses burned. The fire left entire blocks in ash, but among them, pockets of houses survived, seemingly untouched. The owners of these homes may have felt relief at first. But fire damage can be deceiving, as many soon discovered. When wildfires like the Rea...