Wildfire
eXtension Wildfire Information Network (eWIN)
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- Emergency Automated Telephone Notification During Fires
- Some areas may issue evacuation alerts by an automated telephone system. Discover more about these systems and how they are utilized in this article.
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- Deciding When It Is Too Late to Safely Evacuate From a Fire
- It is important to be prepared and evacuate as early as possible. Leaving very late as the fire approaches is extremely dangerous.
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- Evacuation Preparations for Your Pets
- When making evacuation preparations, do not forget to plan for your pets.
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- Impact of Oil-Based Penetrating Stains on the Fire Performance of Deck Boards
- Oil-based penetrating stains are often recommended as one of a number of maintenance procedures to extend the useful life of a wood deck.
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- How Do Wildfires Behave?
- What you need to understand to protect your property from fire.
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- How Wildfire Threatens a House
- Wildfire can threaten a home in three ways. Learn how and actions you can take to reduce your risks.
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- Window Failure During Wildfires
- During a wildfire windows can fail if the framing material ignites or if the glass breaks.
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- Fire Ratings for Roofing Material
- The materials, design and condition of your roof influences the probability of your home surviving in a wildfire. Learn how roofing material is rated for fire.
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Before Fire
- Access and Escape Routes
- Building Materials & Home Design
- Evacuation Preparedness
- Landscape and Defensible Space
During Fire
After Fire
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