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Wildfire Home Assessment Rapid Checklist

by Kelly O'Brien, from the Community

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A rapid wildfire home assessment checklist to triage residential structures and set mitigation priorities. Review access, address visibility, topography, construction type, roof, eaves, vents, windows, siding, garage, decks, fences, and attachments. Covers defensible space zones 0-5, 5-30, and 30-100 feet, propane and hazardous materials, water sources, and notes. Includes structure triage safety ratings SF-1 to SF-4 and links to cost share programs, Firewise resources, insurance guidance, and evacuation planning.

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