FIREWISE
Learn to live in a Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
Design Strategies
• Zoning: Create zones based on fire risk, with the highest risk areas receiving the most attention in terms of fire-resistant landscaping.
• Hardscaping: Incorporate non-flammable materials like stone or gravel in pathways and patios to further reduce fire risk.
Implementing these strategies can significantly enhance the safety of homes in wildfire-prone areas.
LOT ASSESSMENTS
We provide Wildfire Hazard Lot Assessments where we walk your property with you and offer specific suggestions on mitigating your hazards. Contact Leta Vaughn here to schedule an assessment.
FIREWISE LANDSCAPING
Firewise landscaping is essential for protecting homes in Utah from wildfires. This approach focuses on creating defensible spaces around properties by using fire-resistant plants and strategic landscaping techniques. Key Principles
• Defensible Space: Establish a buffer zone around the home to minimize fire risk. This includes maintaining a distance of at least 30 feet from flammable vegetation.
• Plant Selection: Use native, drought-resistant plants that are less likely to ignite. Examples include sagebrush, junipers, and other firewise plants suitable for Utah's climate.
• Irrigation: Keep plants well-watered to reduce flammability. This is particularly important during dry seasons.
• Maintenance: Regularly clear debris, dead plants, and leaves from the landscape to prevent fire fuel accumulation.
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Chipper Day is Back !
Monday & Tuesday May 4-5
Do you have tree limbs that you need to be chipped? Sign up for chipper day. This is a free service by the FFSL (Forestry, Fire and State Lands) and The Castle Valley Fire District. Text or call Leta Vaughn at 435-260-1172
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TECHNIQUES
This stuff counts for IN-KIND HOURS!You can help the fire department by reporting the hours you put in on making yours, or others property more Firewise. The fire department receives funds from this effort.
You can download a new, easy and fillable copy here. Turn them in at the Town Hall.
Fillable Form Download:
IN-KIND FORM (PDF)
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