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2. Yikes, all the rain makes vegetation grow, which dries out and spreads fires.

Thu May 4, 2023, 11:03 AM

May 2023

Not everyone can afford goats!

CalFire has a Ready for Wildfire site. Recommended for everyone.
https://www.readyforwildfire.org/

Defensible Space is described here:
https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-ready/defensible-space/

There's a lengthy brochure. Just go to the online flip book https://www.paperturn-view.com/cal-fire-communications/cal-fire-ready-set-go-brochure-final-files-v4-print?pid=MjU252417&p=8&v=2%3F and view online or select download pdf from the menu there. (44MB)

And a short flyer.
https://www.readyforwildfire.org/wp-content/uploads/DefensibleSpaceFlyer.pdf
If any of these links stop working, let me know and I'll edit the post accordingly.

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Top 6 Ways California is Preparing for Wildfires [View all] quaint May 2023 OP

I love our state too! CaliforniaPeggy May 2023 #1

It's really nice that way! NullTuples May 2023 #11

me too BlueWaveNeverEnd May 2023 #12

Lots of good information. quaint May 2023 #3

Thx, the url is loaded with mystery codes. I'll edit. usonian May 2023 #4

The local fire department comes by every other year-ish NullTuples May 2023 #7

That's really good. usonian May 2023 #9

I'm close to where the planes take off from Sacramento crud May 2023 #5

Might I recommend FlightRadar24 if you want to track them? NullTuples May 2023 #8

"I just love our state." So do I! n/t Not Heidi May 2023 #6