Is Your Home Prepared for Wildfire Season in Springfield?

7/18/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Lane County.

Our Springfield and East Lane County teams want everyone to be prepared before a wildfire threatens your property. Here are some tips to protect your homes and businesses from wildfire damage from the National Fire Protection Association:

• Clear leaves and other debris from gutters, eaves, porches, and decks. This prevents 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 or box-in areas below patios and decks with wire mesh to prevent debris and combustible materials from accumulating
• Remove flammable materials (firewood stacks, 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 those 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 under-eave and soffit vents or screens with metal mesh to prevent ember entry
• Learn more about how to protect your home and property at www.firewise.org

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When your home or business in Springfield has fire damage, our Springfield and East Lane County professionals are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 541-741-7925.

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