With close to 10 million acres burned last year, wildfires continue to be a significant threat to lives and property in almost every state. Saturday, May 5th is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and research shows risks can be reduced when residents take just a little time to prepare. Cathy Prudhomme, Manager of Firewise USA of the National Fire Protection Association gives us tips on how to be prepared.
With close to 10 million acres burned last year, wildfires continue to be a significant threat to lives and property in almost every state. Saturday, May 5th is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and research shows risks can be reduced when residents take just a little time to prepare. Cathy Prudhomme, Manager of Firewise USA of the National Fire Protection Association gives us tips on how to be prepared.
Posted at 11:27 AM, May 01, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-01 14:27:07-04
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