Five tips for reducing wildfire risk
1. Tour properties that experienced destructive fires and see how they rebuilt. For example, Signorello Winery, which is on the Silverado Trail in Napa, put its power lines underground, bought backup generators and has fire pumps on its water supply. 2. Tour or look at aerial photos of areas affected by recent fires like the 2024 Point Fire in Healdsburg. Talk to firefighters, insurers, fire risk consultants and property owners to learn what it took to stop these fires. 3. Work with a contract grazing business to create
fire-fuel breaks to protect the land, infrastructure, residences and businesses on or surrounding a property. 4. Consider replacing non-native species with lower growing native grasses with lower fuel heights. Work with the local Resource Conservation District for further advice. 5. Talk with vineyard management company owners about what services hand crews can offer to reduce fire risk. Ask about their regular seasonal schedules.
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