Red Flag Warning and Fire Prevention

red flag warning

A few helpful reminders and Safety Tips for wildfire prevention:

Equipment Use Safety

  • Mow or trim grass before 10 a.m, excluding mowing green lawns when it is not hot or windy, and never on a Red Flag Warning Day.
  • Never use lawn mowers  in dry vegetation

Defensible Space

  • Residents should make sure they have 100 feet of defensible space around structures
  • Clear dead weeds and vegetation
  • Remove leaves and needles from roof and gutters
  • Trim branches 6 feet from the ground

Vehicle Safety

  • Never pull over on dry grass
  • Ensure trailer chains do not drag on the ground
  • Keep proper tire pressure to avoid driving on the wheel rim

Other

  • Never burn landscape debris like leaves or branches on NO burn days - Additional Burn Permit Information 
  • Make sure cigarette butts are extinguished properly
  • Report any suspicious activities to the Police Department

For more information please visit the CAL FIRE website.

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