{"id":200672,"date":"2026-04-08T09:52:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=200672"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:52:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:52:41","slug":"your-home-vs-embers-act-today-cal-fire-rolls-out-statewide-safety-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=200672","title":{"rendered":"Your Home Vs. Embers: Act Today\u2014CAL FIRE Rolls Out Statewide Safety Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Sacramento, CA…Today, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) launched its annual home hardening and defensible space media and education campaign prompting Californians to take action to prepare their homes and property for wildfire. Featuring updated assets for 2026, this campaign encourages residents to act now to protect their homes and property from the growing year-round wildfire threat.<\/p>\n

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Simple actions\u2014such as mowing grass, trimming trees, removing dead vegetation, and using noncombustible hardscape materials near structures\u2014can make a significant difference in reducing wildfire risk.<\/p>\n

\u201cPreparedness starts at home, but it doesn\u2019t end there. When neighbors, communities, and local partners come together, we build a stronger, more resilient California that is better prepared for wildfire,\u201d said CAL FIRE Director and Fire Chief, Joe Tyler. \u201cData shows that when homes are hardened and defensible space is maintained, the risk of wildfire damage drops significantly. When more Californians take these steps, it strengthens the safety and resilience of our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wildfires can expose homes in three primary ways: direct flame, radiant heat, and flying embers. Embers can travel up to a mile or more, igniting vulnerable areas such as roofs, vents, decks, and gutters. That is why preparing both your home and the surrounding area is critical.<\/p>\n

Home hardening involves using fire-resistant and noncombustible materials to reduce a structure\u2019s vulnerability to ignition. This can include upgrading roofs, vents, windows, and siding, as well as enclosing eaves and removing potential ember entry points. Many effective home hardening measures can be completed at low cost, such as sealing gaps, installing ember-resistant vents, and maintaining gutters free of debris.<\/p>\n

In addition to hardening structures, creating defensible space is essential. Defensible space is the buffer around a home that helps slow or stop the spread of wildfire and reduces the chance of ignition from embers or flames.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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This space is divided into three zones:<\/p>\n