Consider cutting plywood covers for glass doors, windows and vents to reduce radiant heat. Have a ladder long enough to reach roof areas and store it in a convenient location. Additional hand tools such as rakes or grubbing and chopping tools might be recommended, depending on local fuels. Contact your local fire protection agency for recommendations on these additional tools. The wildlands of the Pacific Northwest are often subjected to strong winds during periods of high fire danger.
Fires can start from branches, trees and other objects growing into or blowing across power lines.
Dead trees that could fall on the lines should be removed. The clearing should be wide enough so limbs and branches torn from trees during high winds will not drop onto the lines. Inform the local power company of any hazardous trees or limbs that could contact their lines. Electrical service lines leading from the main power line to houses or outbuildings start many fires. These lines should be installed underground wherever possible, but if this cannot be done, trim all limbs that could contact the wires.