Article Written by:
Glenn Nader, University of California Cooperative Extension, Yuba City, CA
The concept for this and other similarly named programs (e.g., “Stay or Go,” “Leave Early or Stay and Defend”) is that if you have carefully planned for fire, implemented the plan before the fire starts, and are well prepared, then the risks of staying are greatly decreased. Preparation includes:
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- Creating and maintaining a defensible space by reducing fuel around your home,
- Incorporating “fire-safe” designs and materials into