Otay Mesa Community Creates Defensible Space Around Homes to Prevent Wildfire Damage?

9/10/2024 (Permalink)

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Our local Otay Mesa/San Ysidro team is a leader in fire damage restoration services. Creating defensible space around homes is a vital strategy for reducing the risk of wildfire damage. Defensible space refers to the buffer zone homeowners can make between their property and the surrounding wildland to slow the spread of fire and provide a safe area for firefighters to defend the home.

To establish an adequate defensible space, homeowners should divide their property into zones. The first zone, typically within 30 feet of the home, should be well-maintained and accessible to combustible materials. This includes keeping grass mowed, pruning trees, and removing dead vegetation.

The second zone, extending 30 to 100 feet from the home, involves reducing fuel sources by thinning trees and shrubs and creating space between them. This helps to slow the fire's progress and decreases its intensity. Regularly cleaning gutters and roofs to remove leaves and debris is also essential in this zone.

Proper spacing between plants and the use of non-flammable materials for fences and outdoor structures can further enhance the property's defense against wildfires. By creating and maintaining defensible space, homeowners not only protect individual homes but also contribute to the overall safety and preparedness of the community.

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