Fortunately, by taking a series of simple, cost-effective steps to become flood and wildfire-ready, we can safely enjoy our properties this summer and for many generations to come. [...] Practical Tips to be Flood and Wildfire-Ready Step Three: More expensive and complex upgrades can be integrated into longer-term property repairs Step One: Easy, low-cost maintenance actions can be and renovations projects. [...] To reduce flood risk, correct completed in a matter of hours, to reduce flood risk by grading around the property to ensure that water flows directing water away from the home. [...] paying close attention to weekly flood risk and fire danger rating reports, and carefully adhering to fire Actions to protect homes from wildfires include adding a non- bans, reduces risk and helps families to safely evacuate combustible 3 mm screen to all external vents (except dryer during flood and wildfire emergencies. [...] Working with vents) to prevent floating embers from igniting materials inside insurance providers to match unique property risks with the home, and replacing combustible materials within 1.5 m of insurance coverages helps families to access the financial the structure with non-combustible materials such as mineral resources needed to “bounce back” quickly following an soil, crushed bricks, or conc.
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