Create a Defensible Space Around Your Home to Increase the Likelihood of Survival

Flying embers can ignite anything in their path —plants, firewood, patio furniture, and your home. Reduce the amount of combustible materials that surround your property to help survive a wildfire ember storm.

Learn the steps and benefits of the The Firewise USA ® program

You and your neighbors can increase the chances that your home and community will survive a wildfire by limiting the amount of flammable vegetation, choosing ignition resistant building materials and construction techniques and conducting regular exterior maintenance in the home ignition zones. The Firewise USA ® program provides simple steps to help communities reduce the risk of destruction from wildfire.

Have You Hardened Your Home to Withstand a Wildfire Ember Storm?

Prepare your home by addressing the most vulnerable components of your house with building materials and installation techniques that increase resistance to heat, flames and ember storms that accompany wildfires.