Creating Effective Defensible Space for Wildfire Protection
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical aspects of creating effective defensible space in wildfire-prone areas through this informative webinar, part of the Community Wildfire Webinar Series. Learn about California's legal requirements for defensible space, including the minimum 100-foot buffer around structures, and understand how factors like topography and vegetation may necessitate larger protected areas. Gain valuable insights into science-backed, community-focused strategies for wildfire preparedness, with a specific focus on Carmel Valley and surrounding communities. Discover best practices for protecting your life and property while adhering to regulatory guidelines, and explore the concept of "community-wide" defensible space. This 1-hour and 20-minute session, originally recorded on April 14, 2021, provides essential knowledge for residents in wildfire-susceptible regions to enhance their preparedness and safety.
Syllabus
Webinar: Creating effective defensible space
Taught by
AGU
Related Courses
Safety in the Utility IndustryUniversity at Buffalo via Coursera Energy Production, Distribution & Safety
University at Buffalo via Coursera Safety in Construction
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi via Swayam Revit: Fire-Alarm Systems Design
LinkedIn Learning NIST and UL Fire Behavior Research
YouTube