By taking a proactive approach to wildfire prevention, you can significantly increase your safety and your home’s likelihood of survival during a catastrophic wildfire event.
The actions you take to reduce the risk on your property before a fire occurs can make all the difference.
Hardening a home describes the process of reducing a home’s risk to wildfire by using non-combustible building materials, keeping the area around your home free of debris and taking steps to prevent embers from entering the home.
Here are several websites that can provide you details on how to harden your property:
CalFireWebsite: Cal Fire Home Hardening
Marin County Firewise: Hardening Your Home