Defensible Space
The area 0–5 feet from your home where flammable material should be removed.
What is Zone Zero?
The size and material of mesh screen should cover attic vents to block embers.
What is 1/8 stainless steel?
Why should you clean your gutters regularly?
What is to prevent buildup of flammable debris like leaves and needles?
It's safe to store firewood under your deck if it's covered.
False
What siding material is best for fire resistance: wood, vinyl, or stucco?
What is Stucco?
What household item commonly stored outside can easily catch embers and ignite?
What are door mats?
Name two places embers commonly enter a home
What are Vents and gaps in roof or siding?
What is the safest type of roofing for wildfire-prone areas
What are Class A rated materials like asphalt shingles, metal, or tile?
It's safe to keep wood mulch right next to your house if it's kept moist.
False
Name one material that is approved for fire-resistant decking.
What is Composite, fire-rated wood, or metal?
How often should you maintain defensible space around your home?
What is at least once each season or after high winds or storms.
Why should outdoor furniture cushions be brought inside during high fire risk days?
What is many cushions are made of flammable foam and fabric that can ignite from embers.
What can be installed to keep leaves and pine needles out of gutters?
What are Gutter guards or metal mesh screens.
A green lawn is enough to protect your home from fire.
False
What is the benefit of double-pane or tempered glass windows in wildfires?
What is they are more resistant to heat and impact from flying embers.
What should you remove from under wooden decks in Zone Zero?
What is Dead vegetation, firewood, plastic toys, and flammable materials.
Under what weather conditions are our homes most vulnerable?
What is a Red Flag Warning?
Why should roof valleys and intersections be inspected regularly?
What are areas where debris can collect and ignite during ember storms?
Ember storms can ignite a house even if the fire is far away.
True
Why is vinyl siding not recommended for fire-prone areas?
What is it melts easily in high heat and allows fire entry into wall cavities.
Why is defensible space so important?
60-60 % of home fire start from burning embers
How far can embers travel?
What is "miles"?
Metal or plastic gutters?
What is metal?
60-90% of house fires are started by embers.
True
What kind of material should be used for fencing attached to a home?
What is; Non-combustible material like metal for the first 5 feet from the house.