***Here are examples of a crucial home hardening strategy that may save your house during a wildfire event: Including 1) UPGRADING SOFFIT VENTS AND 2) AUTOMATIC GAS SHUT OFF VALVES FOR EARTHQUAKE. Make sure to check online or with local fire and emergency personnel to see if this information is current.
2) UPGRADING SOFFIT VENTS (ROOF) AND FOUNDATION VENTS TO PREVENT EMBERS FROM STARTING A HOUSE FIRE:
Surprisingly embers blowing into SOFFIT ROOF vents and Foundation air vents in our houses are one of the most frequent causes for houses burning. Blown by the wind during a wildfire, they enter into these vents. This is an easy and relatively inexpensive upgrade that may save your house!
3) SOME INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC EARTHQUAKE SHUT OFF VALVES: Installing this device for about 400-500 dollars may save your home from burning down in an earthquake when gas is released.
Here are some links to start your research: Make sure to double check that these links contain current information.
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