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When we set the clocks forward, it’s also time for a quick safety check at home.

#DaylightSavingTime #FireSafety #DefensibleSpace #ReadyForWildfire
March 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Wildfire preparedness starts with you. 🔥
CAL FIRE + @ibhs.org IBHS showed how creating #defensiblespace, a #Zone0 buffer, and using fire-resistant materials to harden your home can dramatically increase your property’s chances of surviving a wildfire.
#WildfirePreparednessWeek#DemoBurn
May 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Many of California’s largest and most destructive wildfires have happened in the colder months when dry vegetation, offshore winds, and low humidity can create dangerous conditions.

#ReadyForWildfire #CALFIRE #DefensibleSpace #WinterFireSafety
December 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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You can protect your home from wildfire and keep your yard green. Fire-resistant landscaping helps create defensible space while supporting a healthy, eco-friendly environment.

#FireSmart #DefensibleSpace #WildfirePreparedness #CALFIRE
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May 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Five things YOU can do to make your home more fire-resistant.

Take a look at your property this weekend. What can you improve?
#Homeowners #WildfirePreparedness #DefensibleSpace
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Five things to make your home more fire-resistant
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September 18, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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🔥 Fire doesn't follow a predictable schedule and neither should your prep.

Conditions this year are a reminder that preparation can't wait.

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April 16, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Check out the difference!

Yesterday, with our partners, we joined forces to help a resident create defensible space by clearing brush and removing dead vegetation.

#DefensibleSpace #WildfirePreparednessWeek #ElDoradoCounty #ReadyForWildfire
May 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Wildfires don't wait and neither should you! Start preparing your home and property now. Take two critical steps: create defensible space and harden your home.

Learn how you can do both at ReadyforWildfire.org. 🔥✋🏠

#WildfirePrevention #HomeHardening #DefensibleSpace #CALFIRE
April 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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🔥Yesterday, California legislators, staffers, and others joined CAL FIRE, Sacramento City Fire Department, and IBHS to witness a live demonstration burn.

🎥 Hear directly about what was learned—and why taking steps to harden your home matters for every Californian.

#CALFIRE #DefensibleSpace
September 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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When wildfires threaten communities and homes, you might hear a lot about defensible space and the layer of protection it can provide.
#Defensiblespace is the first line of defense for your home against #wildfire.
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CAL FIRE: Let's talk defensible space
YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV
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January 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Not all heroes wear capes. Some push wheelbarrows.

This Wildfire Preparedness Week, channel your inner Claire and Joshua. ✨

Why? Because your home is worth protecting.

#WildfirePreparednessWeek #DefensibleSpace #HomeHardening #ZoneZero
May 7, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Your home’s best defense against wildfires? Defensible Space!
This applies to small yards too. This video breaks down three crucial zones to keep your property safe:
#DefensibleSpace #WildfirePreparedness
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60 Years of Defensible Space
YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV
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January 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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What home-hardening measures have you implemented to safeguard your home from wildfire? Upgrades can make a BIG difference in protecting your home!
Use this guide to start planning your home hardening upgrades, including creating a #Zone0 non-combustible zone.
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March 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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To find a Firewise community and to learn how to become one, visit: bit.ly/firewiseComm...
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April 30, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Jim’s property shows what’s possible over time, but keep in mind that defensible space isn’t about perfection or doing it all at once. It’s about starting where you are and building from there.

📹️ Full video at: youtu.be/vGqoumCGNg8

#DefensibleSpace #Zone0 #WorkInProgress #CALFIRE
May 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant joins the Green Acres Garden Podcast to talk about Zone 0, defensible space, and how fire-smart landscaping can protect your home from wildfire.
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#CALFIRE #DefensibleSpace #Zone0
#FireSmartLandscaping #WildfirePreparedness
State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant joins the GreenAcres Garden Podcast
May 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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To find a Firewise community and to learn how to become one, visit: bit.ly/firewiseComm...

#DefensibleSpace #HomeHardening #WildfirePreparedness
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April 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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The Board of Forestry & Fire Protection is updating CA’s Defensible Space rules in response to Gov. Newsom’s Exec. Order N-18-25. Changes include a new 0-5 ft “ember-resistant zone” under AB 3074.
#Zone0 #WildfireSafety #DefensibleSpace
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February 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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No crews. No big budget. It’s a work in progress—and that’s okay.

Meet three California homeowners tackling defensible space one step at a time.

Stay tuned for their stories on how they’re protecting their homes, and how you can do the same.

#WorkInProgress #DefensibleSpace #California #Zone0
April 18, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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#Zone0 (0-5 ft) around your home is critical for wildfire defense. Keep the area free of combustible materials that could spread fire to the home:
* Remove trash bins.
* Keep woodpiles & flammable materials away from walls.
* Use gravel, pavers, or rocks instead of plants.
#DefensibleSpace
The image says "Why five feet?" and shows rocks around a home.
January 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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🔥 Some things are too important to keep to yourself.

Defensible space and home hardening are the most powerful things you can do to protect your home and everyone around it. It gives you—and your neighborhood—a real fighting chance against wildfire.

#WildfirePreparednessWeek #DefensibleSpace
May 8, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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CAL FIRE employs various vegetation management methods to mitigate wildfire risk and establish defensible space. These include mechanical thinning, prescribed fire, and targeted grazing. Each method is selected based on the unique needs of the landscape. #DefensibleSpace #WildfirePrevention
CAL FIRE uses several vegetation management methods to reduce wildfire risk and create defensible space The graphic outlines the considerations involved in using Mastication and Manual Clearing for vegetation management.
May 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐲 | Defense against embers takes center stage in this story on the simple acts homeowners can take to make a 𝐛𝐢𝐠 difference in protecting their homes against wildfire. Spoiler Alert! It starts with Zone 0.
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Simple actions can make a big difference to protect homes from fire
A 5-foot defensible space perimeter can protect homes from wildfires
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February 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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A Northern California homeowner describes the steps they took to help their home survive future wildfires. You don’t have to break the bank to increase your home’s odds of surviving a wildfire.
#Zone0 #Homehardening #defensiblespace

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How To: Creating Defensible Space with Charissa
YouTube video by Be Ready Butte
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March 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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A prepared neighborhood is a protected neighborhood. 👏

Wildfire Preparedness Week is May 3–9. What's one thing you can do this week, and is your community ready?

Start here: ➡ ReadyForWildfire.org

#WildfirePreparednessWeek #ReadyForWildfire #SantaBarbaraCounty #DefensibleSpace #Lompoc
May 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM