Preparing Your Home and Business in San Diego County
6/9/2020 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of San Diego Bay SW/Coronado is preparing for the 2020 fire season. Listed below are 7 ways you can help reduce that your home or business will become fuel for a wildfire.
- Clear- Clear off pine needles, dead leaves and anything that can burn from your rooflines, gutters, decks, porches, patios and along fence lines.
- Screen and Seal- Walk around your home or business to see what openings you can screen or temporarily seal up.
- Store Away- Store away furniture cushions, potted plants & other decorations from decks, patios, or porches.
- Rake- Rake out any landscaping mulch to at least five feet away.
- Trim- Trim back any shrubs or tree branches that come closer than 5 feet to the building.
- Remove- Walk around your home and remove anything within 30 feet that could burn.
- Close- If ordered to evacuate, make sure all windows and doors are closed tightly.