I have combustible roof and deck materials and won’t be able to make those changes for a longer time. What can I do to reduce my risk?

For many people this is a reality of life. By doing the small things around your home you can still reduce risk.

Specific to combustible roofing or decking, until it is appropriate to replace that, you may want to consider your own fire suppression system that includes hoses, water tanks, pumps and sprinklers. In the event of a wildfire, setting up sprinklers on your roof or having hoses in high-risk area with access to water can make a considerable difference to your risk. So while you may be at a higher risk, there are definitely things you can still do to reduce it. Having water full water totes and pumps, for example, can give you access to water in the event of a power outage.

Understanding your risk can go a long way to coming up with effective solutions to reduce it without major home changes or pricey renovations.

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1. My property is considered at a high risk for a wildfire based on my assessment. What should I do?
2. I've heard I can earn a $500 rebate. What are the program requirements?
3. The cost to make my property safer is much more than I can afford. What can I do?
4. My property is low risk, do I need to worry?
5. I have combustible roof and deck materials and won’t be able to make those changes for a longer time. What can I do to reduce my risk?
6. What can I do to make a difference to the wildfire risk in my surrounding community?
7. What would you do with my assessment score and information about my property?
8. Where can I get more information about FireSmart?