Can you name one item that does the following: 1) Helps your home survive a wildfire; 2) Is free; and 3) Is easy? The Answer: DEFENSIBLE SPACE ADVISORY VISITS by the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County!

The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSC) offers free Defensible Space Advisory Visits for county residents. These visits focus on ways to reduce the risk of your home catching fire. A trained volunteer will walk around your property with you and identify issues on your landscape and home that, when addressed, can make your home more resistant to wildfire.

“These visits have been very popular,” said Bob Hanna, one of the council’s advisors. “Along with identifying what needs to be done to reduce the chances of ignition, we provide tips for residents on prioritizing the work as well as b

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