Wildfire Safety

Creating Firebreaks Around Homes in Los Angeles County

Creating Firebreaks Around Homes in Los Angeles County

Creating defensible space and well-designed firebreaks has become one of the most important wildfire-safety steps for households across Los Angeles County. With hotter summers, ...

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The Role of Defensible Space in Protecting LA Neighborhoods

The Role of Defensible Space in Protecting LA Neighborhoods

Well-planned defensible space has become one of the most important tools for reducing wildfire risk in Los Angeles. As hotter, wind-driven fires push deeper ...

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Fire-Resistant Plants Perfect for Los Angeles Landscaping

Fire-Resistant Plants Perfect for Los Angeles Landscaping

With wildfire seasons growing longer and hotter, Los Angeles homeowners are increasingly turning to fire-resistant landscaping as a way to protect their properties while ...

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How to Prepare for Red Flag Warnings in the LA Foothills

How to Prepare for Red Flag Warnings in the LA Foothills

Red Flag Warnings have become an all-too-familiar alert for residents of Los Angeles’s foothill communities. These warnings signal a combination of high temperatures, low ...

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The Science Behind Ember-Resistant Vents and Why They Matter

The Science Behind Ember-Resistant Vents and Why They Matter

Every wildfire season, embers—tiny, wind-driven pieces of burning material—are responsible for igniting homes even miles away from the main fire. For Los Angeles homeowners ...

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How to Safely Store Propane and Fuel During LA’s Fire Season

How to Safely Store Propane and Fuel During LA’s Fire Season

As Southern California’s dry months return, so does the risk of fast-moving wildfires. While most residents prepare by clearing vegetation and checking emergency kits, ...

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How Utility Companies and Homeowners Can Reduce Fire Risk Together

How Utility Companies and Homeowners Can Reduce Fire Risk Together

Los Angeles, CA – Every wildfire season in California brings the same uneasy mix of fear and urgency. Downed power lines, dry vegetation, and ...

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Post-Fire Recovery Steps to Take After a Wildfire in Los Angeles

Post-Fire Recovery: Steps to Take After a Wildfire in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA – Wildfires are a persistent threat in Southern California, and Los Angeles is no stranger to their devastating impact. Once the ...

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How to Create a Firewise Community in the Los Angeles Region

How to Create a Firewise Community in the Los Angeles Region

With the growing threat of wildfires in California, creating a Firewise community is a critical step in ensuring the safety and resilience of neighborhoods. ...

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Steps to Hardening Your Home Against Wildfires in LA’s Foothills

Steps to Hardening Your Home Against Wildfires in LA’s Foothills

Los Angeles, CA – Living in the foothills of Los Angeles offers scenic views and open skies — but it also comes with one ...

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