WILDFIRE READY — COMMUNITY CHECKLIST

20-Minute Missions for Utah Neighborhoods

This weekend brings high winds, 6% humidity, and extreme fire behavior. Here’s how your block can quickly reduce ignition risk:

1. 5-FOOT CLEAN ZONE: Remove anything combustible next to the home.

2. ROOF & GUTTER SWEEP: Clear leaves, needles, and debris — embers can travel miles.

3. SPARK AUDIT: Avoid mowing, grinding, welding, or dragging trailer chains.

4. MORNING MOISTURE BOOST: Water early to increase humidity around the home.

5. TWO-ROUTE PLAN: Know two evacuation routes and keep vehicles fueled.

6. NEIGHBOR CHECK: Assist elderly or mobility-limited neighbors in completing the checklist.

7. EARLY DETECTION MINDSET: Report smoke immediately; seconds matter.

WHY THIS MATTERS

- Helps maintain insurability

- Reduces premium increases

- Protects utility delivery assets

- Supports KWh stability

- Strengthens community identity

- Reduces strain on state resources

- Builds toward a Wildfire Ready Community Certification

HOST A WILDFIRE RESILIENCE BBQ: If you can’t make it to a park, gather your neighbors, share this checklist, walk the block, and build your Volunteer Community Wildfire Mitigation Team.

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