Things to do to Protect your Home & Property

• Create a “Defensive Space” – Remove all dry grass, brush, dead leaves & slash AT LEAST 30 FEET from your Home. Fire Resistant landscaping is recommended.
  
• Remove any & all branches overhanging or within 10 feet of your roof.
  
• Cover your chimney or stovepipes with nonflammable screen(Spark Arrester) of ¼ inch or smaller mesh.
  
• Any new construction or remodeling should be done with Fire Resistant materials, including siding and roofing.
  
• Space trees and shrubs 10 feet apart. Reduce the number of trees in heavily wooded areas.
  
• Trees taller than 18 feet, prune lower branches 6 feet off the ground, prevent fire from reaching the tops of trees.
  
• Stack firewood & scrap piles at least 30 feet from your home and clear flammable vegetation within 10 feet of the piles.
  
• Locate LPG tanks at least 30 feet from any structure and surround the tank with a 10 foot clearance around.
  
• Maintain your “DEFENSIVE SPACE.”
  
  

If you would like other suggestions or recommendations to protect your Home & Property or have questions or concerns regarding safety, fire conditions, fire prevention or general questions about the Greer Fire District you may contact us at (928) 735-7279.  Email us if you have a question or comment.

Learn how to protect your home and investment at www.firewise.org.

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Visit the Arizona Firewise Communities Website. You can find out if you are at risk and what to do to prepare your property for the upcoming wildfire season.