Jun 18, 2008

Your landscaping may protect your home from fire

Because wildfire is a year-round risk in Florida, the Division of Forestry is encouraging residents of the wildland-urban interface to protect their homes with “Firewise” landscaping.

As wildfire season heats up, homes built on the fringes of Florida’s wild areas don’t have to be sitting ducks. According to the Division of Forestry, homeowners can create a safety zone around their homes, an area that forestry professionals refer to as “defensible space.” Read the entire press release.

Related Florida real estate views:

Florida Fire Marshall Association want new homes to have sprinkler systems

Sanford Florida in Seminole County is a good place to live

Orlando fire department offers free smoke alarm


- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255

No comments: