Protect Your Property from Wildfire
Home Fire hardening
There are some low-cost measures to harden your home and make it more fire resistant. Things you may consider:
- Cover roof edges with noncombustible metal drip edges
- Cover attic vent openings with metal mesh, select ember & flame resistant vents
- Install ignition-resistant soffits to protect eaves
- Cover gutters with noncombustible material to prevent buildup
- Use ignition-resistant material for walls
- Install fire resistant windows and doors
- Use noncombustible material for patio covers and decks
To find out if your home is located in high or very high fire hazard severity zones, visit California Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer.