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eXtension Wildfire Information Network (eWIN)
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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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- 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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- 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...
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- How Do Wildfires Behave?
- What you need to understand to protect your property from fire.
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- "If in Doubt, Throw it Out" - What to do With Food and Medication After a Wildfire
- What you need to understand to protect your property from fire.
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- Wildfire and Wildlife Habitat
- What you need to understand to protect your property from fire.
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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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- Landscape and Defensible Space
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