If you are wondering why wildfires are getting worse, the answer might come as a surprise: although science shows that climate change is driving the increasing severity, over 90% of forest fires in the United States are caused by human activities — meaning that many of them could be prevented. If you live in an area that is prone to drought or forest fires, it is important to follow fire safety guidelines to help prevent potential disasters.
10 WAYS TO PREVENT FOREST FIRES
DON’T SET OFF FIREWORKS
CAREFULLY DISPOSE OF SMOKING MATERIALS
MANAGE PERSONAL FIRES RESPONSIBLY
MOW THE LAWN BEFORE 10AM
CHECK YOUR CAR’S EXHAUST
DON’T GO OFF-ROAD WHEN DRIVING
KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON CANDLES
CLEAR OUT DEAD VEGETATION
LANDSCAPE WITH FIRE-RESISTANT PLANTS
SUPPORT FIRE-RESILIENT FORESTS