Four Years After the Deadliest Wildfire
In Arizona History
New Memorial To 19 Firefighters Killed In Yarnell Fire |- NBC Nightly News
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Please keep the families of the lost firefighters in prayer after the deadliest wildfire in Arizona history cost the lives of 19 well trained firefighers that are called hotshots.. In Arizona one of the worst things that can happen is to be trapped in an out of control wildfire. Any warnings the forest service puts out to evacuate should be taken very seriously. Unfortunately the sometimes the public does not heed these warnings. Four years ago a wildfire got out of control in Yarnell Arizona and cost the lives of 19 firefighters. Firefighters are professionals and take their job very seriously and so should the public. We don’t want to have another deadliest wildfire in Arizona history again, but if it happens again let’s be prepared.Wildfire Safety Tips
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more and more people are living where wildfires are a real risk. Nearly 45 million homes abut or intermingle with wildlands and more than 72,000 U.S. communities are now at risk. But by working together residents can make their own property – and their neighborhood – much safer from wildfire.
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Action steps for around your home:
- CLEAR leaves and other vegetative debris from roofs, gutters, porches and decks. This helps prevent embers from igniting your home.
- REMOVE dead vegetation and other items from under your deck or porch, and within 10 feet of the house.
- SCREEN in areas below patios and decks with wire mesh to prevent debris and combustible materials from accumulating.
- REMOVE flammable materials (wood piles, propane tanks) within 30 feet of your home’s foundation and outbuildings, including garages and sheds. If it can catch fire, don’t let it touch your house, deck or porch.
- Wildfire can spread to tree tops. PRUNE trees so the lowest branches are 6 to 10 feet from the ground.
- KEEP your lawn hydrated and maintained. If it is brown, cut it down to reduce fire intensity. Dry grass and shrubs are fuel for wildfire.
- Don’t let debris and lawn cuttings linger. DISPOSE of these items quickly to reduce fuel for fire.
- INSPECT shingles or roof tiles. Replace or repair the shingles that are loose or missing to prevent ember penetration.
- COVER exterior attic vents with metal wire mesh no larger than 1/8 inch to prevent sparks from entering the home.
- ENCLOSE eaves and screen soffit vents using 1/8 mesh metal screening to prevent ember entry.Your Source for SAFETY InformationNFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169
AND DON’T FOrGET…
The more actions a community takes, the more fire adapted it becomes. Learn how you can make a difference in your community. Visit www.firewise.org for more information.