The Reno Fire Department is asking residents to take actions toward fire prevention. Â As summer approaches, recent fires in northern Nevada has prompted concern for the surrounding areas and city officials are encouraging residents to “Create a Defensible Space.”
There are two simple steps to follow: create and implement an evacuation plan, and be alert to red flags flown at fire stations warning of high fire danger. Along with these two easy to follow safety requests, a link (below) provides a quick and informative read on how to create the defensible space and why they are so important for protecting homes.
INFORMATION: http://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/ho/other/fs9639.pdf