Double the chances of your home’s survival by creating it.
We’ve written a lot about defensible space for a simple reason—defensible space works. The numbers don’t lie, and fire survivors have even told us it works.
Proven: Defensible space works
Here’s a stat to remember: on average, homes with adequate defensible space are 2 times more likely to survive a wildfire than homes without it.
So, please, give your home a fighting chance and start creating defensible space now.
Watch the video below:
Get started with defensible space today
A great way to start is by simply getting fire-prone items away from your house. Then, you can get a clear view of what needs to be done next—like creating the all-important 5-foot no-burn zone around your house and figuring out what approach is best for your property. You may just find you don’t need to do as much as you thought to give your home an important extra measure of protection.
Make the statements in the video above your “defensible space works” battle cry. Share it around and help get your neighbors and friends excited about this simple fact: defensible space works.
Looking for more resources on why defensible space works and tips to help you get started? Check out all of the other great articles on our blog and get some seasonal guidance from our spring checklist.