Malibu California, known for it’s sandy beaches and home to some of Hollywood’s A-List celebrities is devastated this past Monday as Wildfires engulf the alluring land. Due to hills of dry grasses and it’s boundless forests, California is especially vulnerable to these types of catastrophic wildfires.
Thousands upon thousands of acres of woodland were devoured early Monday morning, with firefighters putting forth exemplary efforts to keep the disastrous wildfire from spreading and attempting to douse the flames.
Sadly enough, it has been recorded that some 1.2 million acres of this country’s woodland burns every year, leaving homeless residents behind, both human and animal.
The recent wildfires in California remind us of an all too common battle, one between man and Mother Nature. And although wildfires can be volatile, as is the case with any natural disaster, it is important to do as much as humanly possible to protect our homes, our family, and ourselves.
Safeguard yourself and the ones you love by keeping an Emergency Supply Kit on hand. Create and practice your family emergency plan, and possibly, the most important thing is to remain informed.
With the daily nuisances of life, it is easy to forget about the uncertainties of the future, however, it is our responsibility to our communities to prevent, plan, and prepare.
[Fact #1: Distressing but true, it is a fact that 4 out of 5 wildfires are caused by humans.]
[Fact #2: Wildfires often begin unrecognized. They spread almost instantly, igniting brush, trees, and homes.]
[Fact #3: Wildfires are described using three specific terms- Surface Fires which burn along the forest floor, moving slowly, Ground fires which are commonly started by lighting and Crown Fires which move quickly along tree tops and spread by wind.]
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