UPPER HASTINGS RANCH ASSOCIATION (UHRA)

Brush Fire

Pasadena Fire Department Brush Fire Season Facts

* When landscaping, select materials & plants that help contain, not fuel fires
* Keep branches away from power lines
* Clear a 10-foot area around propane tanks & barbeques
* Stack firewood at least 100 feet away and uphill from your home
* Prune tree branches and shrubs within 15 feet of stovepipe or chimney outlet
* Routinely clear roof and gutters
* Have a garden hose long enough to reach any area of your home
* Report hazardous conditions that could cause a fire
* Install and check smoke detectors on each level of your home
* Buy and know how to use a fire extinguisher (ABC type)
* Inspect chimneys at least twice a year
* Plan several escape routes away from your home
* Know your neighbors and their special needs during an evacuation
* Assemble a disaster supply kit (easy to carry) for every member of your family
* Keep important family documents in a waterproof container

For more information please call the Fire Department’s Disaster Preparedness Coordinator at 626-744-7276