Is your home in a fire danger zone?
FEMA maps show where the risk is high
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Many homes in Arizona are in the Wildland Urban Interface, a space where homes meet the forest.
These areas have a heightened risk, much like communities hit hard by the Los Angeles fires.
FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration have a handy tool for determining whether your home is in the Wildland Urban Interface and what steps you can take to protect it.
Check out this link to search your city, town or address.
One of the best ways to protect your home is to create defensible space on your property to help keep the fire from spreading.
Here are tips on how to create defensible space around your home.
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