Remove all dead limbs, needles and debris from rain gutters. Make sure wood piles are cleared at least 50 feet from your home. Store combustible or flammable materials in fire safe containers and store them away from the house. Install a spark arrestor on your chimney and keep the chimney clean. Mow grasses low near structures.
Plant wildflowers away from structures and in widely separated beds.
The beds should be separated by gravel walkways or low grass areas. Try to use fire resistant materials in building whenever possible. Flashlight with extra batteries. Portable battery operated radio. First aid kit and manual.