Piedmont Fire Chief warns of strong winds and warm temperatures later this week

The National Weather Service forecasts a warming trend for Tuesday and Wednesday with strong winds likely near the end of the week. Chief Bret Black reminds residents that these are prime conditions for wildfires and asks residents to be prepared by accessing the following resources:

• Ready for Wildfire
  • https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/ready-set-go-campaign/
• Download the App here and sign up for text message alerts
  • https://plan.readyforwildfire.org/?utm_source=rfw_website&utm_medium=sidebar_item&utm_campaign=web_app&utm_content=text
• Tips for improving your home’s defensible space can be found here
  • https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-ready/defensible-space/
• Harden Your Home from the effects of a wildfire
  • https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-ready/hardening-your-home/
• Fire-Resistive Landscaping is vital in improving your home’s survivability during a wildfire
  • https://www.firesafemarin.org/plants
• Wildfire Risk Reduction is everyone’s responsibility
  • http://piedmont.hosted.civiclive.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=13659823&pageId=15261545