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Wildland Fire Safety: Town Hall Recap & Resources

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Wildland Fire Safety: Town Hall Recap & Resources
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Get ready before wildfire season hits. Creating a defensible space around your home can help slow or stop a fire from spreading. Learn how to make a plan and keep your home safer.

Key takeaways

  • Create a defensible space of at least 30 feet around homes to slow or stop wildfires.
  • Remove dead plants and dry leaves.
  • Trim tree branches to maintain at least 10 feet of distance from houses and structures.
  • Store firewood away from homes.
  • Prune plants located near windows and under decks.
  • Keep park strips trimmed and free of dry vegetation.

In July, the Salt Lake City Fire Department and other City departments held a District 3 Wildland Fire Town Hall. Residents heard about recent wildland fires and how the City is working together to keep our community safe. There was also a Q&A session. If you missed the event, you can watch the recap.

Community Preparedness

We all share the responsibility of being prepared for wildfires. By staying informed, preparing your property, and following fire restrictions, you help protect your neighborhood, open spaces, and first responders.

Creating Defensible Space

A good way to get your property ready is to create a defensible space of at least 30 feet around your home. This simple step is one of the most cost-effective ways to slow down or stop a wildfire from reaching your property.

Property Maintenance Checklist

Remove dead plants and dry leaves.

Trim tree branches so they stay at least 10 feet away from your house and other structures.

Keep firewood stored away from your home.

Prune plants that are close to windows and under decks.

Keep your park strip trimmed and free of dry vegetation.

Additional Resources

Learn How to Make a Plan

More Tips to Keep in Mind

Explore more:

District 3 Bulletin Board

About District 3

Your Council Member

Tags: District 3, Fire Code

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