MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2024
Hardening Your Home
Wildfire safety steps to protect your home, loved ones, and the wider community.
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Harden your home to reduce wildfire threats
Preparing (hardening) your home for wildfire involves understanding the risks and taking proactive steps. Your home can be threatened by:
Direct flames: Typically coming from a wildfire or a neighboring house
Radiant heat: Typically coming from nearby burning objects
Flying embers: Embers can be particularly destructive – capable of igniting homes up to a mile away.
Increase your home’s chances of survival when wildfire strikes by following our home hardening guidelines below.
Retrofitting your home for wildfire-resistance:
Explore affordable retrofitting options to enhance your home’s defense against wildfires in California.
Low-Cost Retrofit List
Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide
Guía de Adaptación Viviendas en Caso de Incendios Forestales
Take our Wildfire Survey to get a custom checklist.
Home hardening tips
Consider the following home hardening strategies for every area of your property:
Resources for hardening your home
Fire Information Engine—Preparing Your Home
University of California—Fire Resources and Information
IBHS Wildfire Guidance for Home & Business Owners
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