May is Wildfire Awareness month
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MONTANA — All residents throughout Montana are encouraged to participate in Wildfire Awareness Month this May. The purpose is to raise awareness about wildland fire safety, community preparedness, hazardous fuels mitigation, and fire prevention.
Residents in areas with a potential for wildfires can lower the risk and severity of wildfires and reduce deaths, injuries and property losses through their preparedness efforts. Proactive actions from a single individual, or entire neighborhood, contribute to a safer community when wildfires happen.
Become a local champion through committing a couple of hours or an entire day to improving your property’s defensibility and resiliency; and contributing toward your community becoming more fire adapted.
Here are a few ways to prevent and prepare for wildfires:
—Clean out gutters, roofs and other areas where debris has settled
—Avoid burning on windy days and never leave a burn pile unattended
—Maintain equipment to reduce sparks and check that trailer chains do not drag
—Create an evacuation plan and practice the route with family members
—Practice campfire safety by ensuring your fire is dead out before leaving the campsite
—Keep the space around your home clear of dense vegetation
—Take action in your community by organizing a wildfire preparedness event
Preparedness is a shared responsibility and we all have a role. Visit www.keepgreen.org to see what events are happening near you or to find out how to plan an event in your community.
