Home Articles What You Can Do to Protect Your Home or Business from Fires What You Can Do to Protect Your Home or Business from Fires Posted: Monday, March 3, 2025 Although Mesa Water’s service area is a relatively low risk zone for wildfires, it is still important to be prepared. Here are a few fire readiness tips to keep your home or business safe: Pay attention to Red Flag Warnings from the National Weather Service. Drip Edge Installation – Consider adding a noncombustible metal drip edge to protect your roof’s edge from ember exposure Regular Cleaning – Be sure to keep gutters free from plant debris to prevent ember ignition. Gutter Guards – Use noncombustible gutter covers to keep out debris and reduce maintenance. Install long garden hoses at your property that can reach all areas, including roofs and decks. Create a defensible space around your home by clearing away flammable vegetation and debris, keeping your lawn well-maintained, and trimming trees and shrubs to ensure a safe distance from structures. Consider installing an indoor sprinkler system - All new residential buildings in California are required to have sprinkler systems installed during construction per California Residential Code. Inspect your pipes for leaks or damage that could affect water flow during a fire. In the event of a fire, residents should follow any and all evacuation orders from fire authorities.
