Now is the time! Defensible space is the buffer between your home and the surrounding vegetation. When properly maintained, it slows fire spread, reduces intensity, and gives firefighters a safer environment to defend your property.
In Northern California, spring is the ideal time to prepare before vegetation dries out and conditions intensify.
Creating defensible space includes:
• Spacing trees to reduce fire spread
• Removing ladder fuels and undergrowth
• Moving firewood and propane away from structures
• Maintaining fire-resistant plants
• Establishing up to 100 feet of defensible space
Waiting until peak summer limits your options. Preparing now protects what matters most later.
