Firewise program teaches cabin owners how to protect property from wildfire
Authorities brace homeowners for wildfires
Wildfire season is just beginning in Minnesota, and cabin owners might be wondering what they can do to protect their property. FOX 9’s Babs Santos reviewed a program endorsed by authorities that teaches property owners how to make their homes less susceptible to wildfire.
(FOX 9) - Dozens of structures have been lost to wildfires in northern Minnesota, and cabin owners are wondering what they can do to protect their property.
Several Minnesota counties support a Firewise program, which teaches property owners how to make their homes less susceptible to wildfire.
Protecting your home from wildfire
What you can do:
The program lists 50 actions homeowners can take to protect their homes from wildfire.
The list ranges from items with no cost, to minimal cost, moderate cost and high cost actions.
Zero-cost items include:
- Cleaning your roof and gutters
- Pruning branches on nearby trees
- Stacking firewood away from your home
- Keeping lawns short and watered
Dig deeper:
One of the minimal-cost actions is to buy fire extinguishers to install in your kitchen and garage.
Click here to find the complete list of recommendations.