The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority is racing against an unknown timeline to prepare our community. Find out what work has been completed, what’s next and what residents can do.

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Here are 3 things that will help prepare your yard for wildfire season. 1) Clean up any combustible materials within 5 ft of your home to help protect from burning embers. 2) Cut annual grasses and weeds and do it again when they grow back. 3) Trim shrubs, plants, and trees to create spacing and raise canopies. Adapting to wildfire requires ongoing maintenance.

Embers are responsible for up to 90% of home ignitions during a wildfire. You can prevent burning embers from igniting your home by clearing gutters, installing fire-resistant vents, and screening under decks.

When it comes to protecting your home from wildfire, do you know what to do? Some simple steps for fire prevention include keeping leaves out of your gutter, installing fire-resistant vents, and cleaning under your deck. The key to home safety is to stop ember ignition.

A wildfire home protection tip. Embers travel ahead of wildfires and often start small fires that can spread to the home. Hardscaping can act as fuel breaks throughout your yard.

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