Tag: wildfire
Using Preemergence Herbicide to Control Cheatgrass on Your Property
October 27th, 2020
Cheatgrass is probably the most ignitable plant in Nevada’s rangelands. It’s called a “winter annual” which means that it germinates in the fall and quickly grows until cold temperatures arrive.…
“Don’t Panic” Lessons Learned During a Wildfire Evacuation
September 10th, 2020
This Fire Year 2020 has been a challenging one. As I’m writing this from my home in Reno, I’m looking out my window. I used to have a nice view…
Prepare for Wildfire – Pack a To-Go Bag
July 26th, 2018
Photograph Courtesy of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension My colleague shared her experience when a wildfire was approaching her community several years ago. “In the early morning hours, I woke…
Be Careful when Removing the Flammable Weed Cheatgrass
June 29th, 2017
Dried Cheatgrass When talking with a neighbor, she expressed her concern over the flammability of cheatgrass and asked me how to safely remove it this time of year. As Outreach…
Choosing the Right Landscaper
May 30th, 2017
Photograph Courtesy of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. As the weather warms up, I look forward to following those defensible space suggestions made by Nevada Division of Forestry’s Fire Protection…
Replacing Mulch with Mulch
March 17th, 2017
Partially composted mulch Since starting as the Outreach Coordinator with the Living With Fire Program, I have learned that landscape mulch located next to the house is undesirable. This is…
Inventory my belongings?
September 14th, 2016
If a fire destroyed your home, would you be able to remember the estimated value and age of all your possessions for insurance purposes? Yea, me neither! Since September is…
Debunking Wildfire Myths
August 16th, 2016
Most homes are destroyed during wildfire by burning embers landing on, in or near the house on something easy to ignite. In this photograph, embers have ignited the house and…
Being Ember Aware
July 15th, 2016
After experiencing the recent Driscoll Fire, (click here to view last month’s blog) it becomes even more important to continue my efforts to make my home wildfire prepared. I look…