Protecting Life And Property From Wildfire
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Author | : James C. Smalley |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Learning |
Total Pages | : 402 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780877656944 |
Make your community firewise with powerful facts! From coast to coast, an estimated 30,000 communities are at risk from wildland fire. This text provides community leaders and the fire service with the tools required to understand this complex problem and work together to mitigate risks. Protecting Life and Property from Wildfire follows a plan for safer community development, and presents a comprehensive program for protecting lives and property.
Author | : National Fire Protection Association |
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Total Pages | : 19 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Wildfires |
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Author | : National Fire Protection Association |
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Total Pages | : 17 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Wildfires |
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Total Pages | : 17 |
Release | : 1996* |
Genre | : Forest fires |
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Total Pages | : 19 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Forest fires |
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This standard presents minimum planning criteria for the protection of life and property from wildfire. It includes information on safe procedures and practices at the wildland/urban interface or intermix.
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Release | : 1991 |
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ISBN | : 9789995165116 |
Author | : Linda Masterson |
Publisher | : PixyJack Press |
Total Pages | : 146 |
Release | : 2013-01-20 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1936555158 |
"Covers what to do before, during, and after wildfire disasters. Advice for homeowners includes advance preparations for land, home and family; evacuation essentials and survival strategies when wildfire threatens; understanding insurance; and rebuilding and recovery"--
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Total Pages | : 6 |
Release | : 1995 |
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Author | : Howard E. Moore |
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Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Dwellings |
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This guide, based on a literature review and personal contacts, offers recommendations and standards for procedures in reducing losses of residences from wildfires. Possible solutions to the problem of fire protection are discussed in the broad areas of land-use planning and zoning, property development, structural design and construction, landscaping, accessories, occupant activities, and financial incentives. The problem of reducing fire losses in undeveloped areas is also discussed and solutions proposed. The guide is intended for homeowners, lawmakers, and members of the building, planning, and financial communities.
Author | : Douglas Kent |
Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
Total Pages | : 434 |
Release | : 2019-10-08 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 0899979637 |
Your guide to beautiful, fire-resistant landscaping techniques Tens of thousands of wildfires burn across the country every year, destroying millions of acres of land. If you live in fire country, take action. Use firescaping to defend your home against wildfires—while maintaining the beauty of your garden. This unique form of landscaping design keeps your property healthy, clean, and clear. Horticultural expert Douglas Kent shares secrets, tricks, and simple instructions in the new edition of this practical, hands-on guide, recommended by AAA Homeowners Insurance. Find out which landscapes have a high fire risk and why. Get tips on landscaping and maintenance—such as effective watering and brush-clearing techniques—that reduce a property’s fire risk. Learn which plants and building materials are best for reducing damage. Discover how to make your home accessible to firefighters in the event of a wildfire. Homeowners, landscaping professionals, and community fire prevention officials will find Firescaping invaluable. If you live in an area at risk, this book can help to prepare you and give you peace of mind.