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Got Defensible Space?

Making your home FireWise might seem overwhelming, but it is doable...

If you need expert help getting started, call (360) 609-4174. Like Home Depot Says: "You can do it. We can help!" Otherwise...read on.

The Bottom Line: The 4 most important things for making your home FireWise are:
1. Creating defensible space,
2. Creating clear access to your home,
3. Cleaning up fuels from nooks and crannies
4. Screening nooks and crannies.
Note: One of the best publications on this topic is called

"Living With Fire". It can be viewed online at the address below HOWEVER, its a fairly large PDF file that could take a long time to download - not recommended unless you have broadband. You get a copy through snail mail by contacting the friendly people at the Department of Natural Resources who would be happy to mail you a copy. Just call (360) 577-2025. http://www.or.blm.gov/nwfire/docs/Livingwithfire.pdf

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