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But going back home isn’t possible for thousands of families who face the question of whether to go back to their property and rebuild or to permanently relocate. If the decision is to rebuild, should the same house be rebuilt, or should homeowners rebuild differently? Is building a more wildfire-resistant home possible and affordable?
The non-profit
“Homes located in wildfire prone areas that have improved resistance to exposures from wind-blown embers are within reach of any budget,” says
Materials, design features and the location of the house on the property affect the vulnerability of a home to wildfire, as does the selection and location of vegetation and other landscaping features on the property. Routine maintenance is an important component of both items. It is also important to note that extreme weather, which can include higher temperatures and lower relative humidity, but more importantly the higher wind speeds, will exacerbate wildfire exposures to your home and property. Accordingly, IBHS offers the following guidance to all who live in
- IBHS California Wildfire Retrofit Guide:
http://disastersafety.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/WF_California_IBHS.pdf - IBHS Wildfire Home Assessment & Checklist:
http://disastersafety.org/wp-content/uploads/wildfire-checklist_IBHS.pdf - IBHS Guide to Creating a Fire Adapted Home:
http://disastersafety.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/creating-fire-adapted-home_IBHS.pdf - IBHS & NFPA Wildfire Research Fact Sheets:
https://disastersafety.org/ibhs/ibhs-nfpa-wildfire-research-fact-sheets/
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IBHS’ mission is to conduct objective, scientific research to identify and promote effective actions that strengthen homes, businesses and communities against natural disasters and other causes of loss.
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Susan G. Millerick, 813-675-1066
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