May 4 is Wildfire Preparedness Day
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Wildfire Community Preparedness Day encourages people and organizations everywhere to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. It is held annually in the United States and Canada on the first Saturday in May.
https://nfpa.org/events/wildfire-community-preparedness-day
Five Spring projects to create defensible space:
1. Remove leaves, pine needles, and other debris from the roof, gutters, and on and under the deck.
2. Trim tall plants and bushes growing directly under your eaves.
3. Trim trees and bushes to make sure they have adequate space from your home and other vegetation.
4. Remove dead and combustible plants and mulch, especially within the first several feet from the home. Replace with decorative rock or gravel.
5. Cover exterior attic vents, soffit vents, and areas below decks and patios with 1/8” metal wire mesh.