Courtesy of SD County News Center
If you thought the El Niño rains this season lowered the region’s wildfire risk, you’re going to be disappointed. Unfortunately, they may have done the opposite: increased the fire hazards.
Enough rain has fallen to sprout thicker-than-usual wild grasses and weeds in open spaces, the backcountry and likely your own backyard. This growth can pose a problem, serving as fuel for wildfires and helping strengthen flames.
So what can be done? San Diego County residents can get wildfire ready and reduce such risks.
Experience has shown us that those who maintain low-fuel defensible space around their homes better protect their property, and the lives of those who will defend it, against fire, according to Board of Supervisors Chairman Ron Roberts. Now is the time to start trimming back brush and take other steps to protect your family and property.
To learn more about how to better safeguard your family and property, visit ReadySanDiego.org to prepare for wildfires and other emergencies. To stay informed in an emergency, download the SD Emergency app on your mobile device.
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