A fast moving wild fire is forcing the evacuation of thousands in the Santa Cruz mountains. Due to a combination of high winds and drought conditions, this fire is becoming of great concern. I recently wrote a blog Is your property wildfire ready. Something you should think about especially in the west. One of the points made was the need for defensible space. In large and fast moving fires like this one, there is little fire crews can do. A defensible space gives your home a fighting chance. Just listen to the reporters reports about having to write off homes. http://cbs13.com/breakingnews/santa.cruz.fire.2.1126596.html
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Ensuring you have an escape route could mean the difference, when it counts the most. These fires are of great concern especially in these regions of the state. While large fires are not uncommon in California, these areas have not burned in years. A combination of increased population has also added to the overall impact and need for special attention to these emergencies. Due to the location of the fire it self, fighting it could pose a major challenge.
Do not wait take actions now if you feel that you may be living in an area with high fire danger.
Also here is a good example of communicating information to large masses using social networking. Twitter is all great for being able to communicated with thousands in seconds. Fire departments like LAFD are using this form of informing. Wild fires are a serious threat to life and property for the State of California. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32400723/ns/weather/
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