Sacramento, CA… Are you fire ready? May is Wildfire Awareness Month and a good time to start preparing for defensible space inspections that will occur in the local Yosemite communities mid-June. Defensible space is the buffer you create between building(s) on your property and the surrounding vegetation (grass, trees, shrubs).

Creating and maintaining defensible space is essential to slow or stop the spread of wildfire and can help protect your home from catching fire. It is also important for the safety of firefighters who may be in the area during a wildland fire. Help keep the community safer from fire spread by ensuring your home meets the recommendations, visit www.readyforwildfire.org for more information.

For questions about defensible space inspections, contact yose_fire_prevention@nps.gov

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