The idea that wildfires only happen in western states is a dangerous illusion. Climate factors and homes built near wildlands have made communities across the Midwest, South and East increasingly vulnerable.
A firebreak is a simple, effective barrier that stops a fire by removing its fuel. The goal is to break up continuous vegetation so the fire has nothing left to burn.
Fire experts recommend dividing the area around your home into three zones for defense: Zone 0 (0-5 feet, the immediate zone), Zone 1 (5-30 feet, the intermediate zone) and Zone 2 (30-100+ feet, the extended zone).
A major cause of home loss is embers that travel miles ahead of a fire. Protect your home by using non-flammable roofing, cleaning leaves from gutters, covering vents with metal mesh, and ensuring a wooden fence doesn’t connect directly to your house.
The primary goal of this preparation is not to guarantee your home will survive but to slow the fire down. This gives firefighters a better chance to defend it and provides your family with crucial time to evacuate safely. A solid evacuation plan with predetermined routes and a “go-bag” is a non-negotiable part of wildfire preparedness.
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