HELP DO YOUR PART BY PREVENTING WILDFIRE

4/1/2017 (Permalink)

Each year, about 0.5% of Hawaii's total land area burns each year, equal to or greater than the proportion burned of any other US state. Over 98% of wildfires are human caused. Human ignitions coupled with an increasing amount of nonnative, fire-prone grasses and shrubs and a warming, drying climate have greatly increased the wildfire problem.

BE ALERT AND PREPARED!

• Clear leaves & debris from gutters and roof


• Maintain 6 inches in between siding and ground


• Cover combustible materials next to and under home


• Protect windows - clear vegetation, close them when the fire comes


• Create defensible space within 100 feet of home or up to boundary line


• Keep grass short


• Keep tree branches high off ground


• Clear brush & leaf piles


• Create & practice a family evacuation plan


• Include assisting neighbors w/ special needs in your evacuation plans


• Make sure fire vehicles and personnel can defend your home from all sides


• Make sure hydrants, pools, & water tanks are accessible

MOST IMPORTANTLY CALL 911 THEN SERVPRO OF EAST HONOLULU 808-395-9545 FOR ALL YOUR RESTORING NEEDS