Understanding Wildfire Risks and Home Protection with Michael SteinbergHost Michael Fanning, Windermere Real EstateMichael Steinberg, Pyrogeographer and wildfire expertIn this informative episode, Michael Fanning interviews Michael Steinberg, a pyrogeographer who specializes in studying and documenting wildfires. They discuss the increasing wildfire risks across the West Coast, how climate change is affecting fire patterns, and practical steps homeowners and communities can take to protect themselves.Changing Climate Patterns: How dry summers followed by offshore wind events create perfect conditions for devastating wildfires, even in regions traditionally considered low-risk.Areas with Highest Fire Risk: Foothill regions and areas in the wildland-urban interface (where human development meets wildland) face increasing risk.Community-Level Fire Protection:The importance of neighbors working together to create defensible spaceHow collective action can reduce ignition chances by 90% or moreHome Assessment Factors for Fire Safety:Zone zero (0-5 feet from home) vegetation managementFire-hardened features like closed gutter systemsAvoiding high-risk vegetation like palm trees and ornamental pompous grassEmergency Preparedness:Creating a "go bag" with essential documents, medication, and valuablesThe importance of evacuation planning and awareness of evacuation routesUnderstanding how traffic congestion during evacuations can become deadlyProfessional Assessments:Cal Fire and other agencies offer free home assessments for wildfire risk in CaliforniaReal estate agents have the power to educate clients about wildfire risks when showing homes and provide valuable resources for fire safety and preparedness.Michael Steinberg: [email protected] Fanning: [email protected] for new Windermere classes on wildfire behavior, defensive space, and fire hardening taught by Michael Steinberg.

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