As rebuilding from last month’s devastating wildfires begins, the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County says a lot of homeowners did a pretty good job of creating defensible space, including many in the burn zone. But Council Executive Director Joanne Drummond says more could still be done…

click to listen to Joanne Drummond

Drummond says a state law passed in 2008 now requires new homes to also include an ember-resistant design. The Fire Safe Council held a 2-day defensible space workshop last week, with the second day taking place at a home. But Drummond says despite the consistent wildfire danger every year, a huge number of homeowners still don’t feel there’s a big threat…

click to listen to Joanne Drummond

Drummond says many property owners also need to do a better job of reducing vegetation near narrow, rural roads. She says that not only creates a safer vehicle escape route for them, but also means a safer route for firefighters.