The following tips can help protect you and your home from a brush fire.
Remove dead and piled up vegetation, and dispose of it properly.
Properly dispose of trash and debris. Piles of refuse such as old furniture, boxes and pallets are fires waiting to happen.
 Stack firewood away from structures, fences or anything else that may be combustible.
Create at least a 30-ft. safety zone or firebreak around your home.
Remove low hanging branches. Also, remove tree limbs around chimneys.
Keep the roof clear. Sweep gutters and eaves, and wash the roof on a regular basis to get rid of dry needles and leaves.
Control the height of ground vegetation and mow the grass often.
Remove dead and accumulated vegetation, and dispose of it properly.
Provide enough water to keep plants healthy and green. Keep irrigation systems in good working order.
Remove or thin the dead wood and the older trees beyond 100 feet from the house.
Store and use flammable liquids properly.
If you have any questions contact our Fire Prevention Bureau at (239) 774-2800
More Information:
Drought Index
High values of the KBDI are an indication that conditions are favorable for the occurrence and
spread of wildfires, but drought is not by itself a prerequisite for wildfires.
Other weather factors, such as wind, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric
stability, play a major role in determining the actual fire danger.
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