Wildfire Prep Day 2023
- Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is May 6
- Since 2010, there have been 22,209 wildfires that burned more 153,345 acres (https://scfc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/029f238b11e147149f783e6c9d9c447c)
- So far, in 2023 there have been 419 that have burned over 3,100 acres (https://www.scfc.gov/protection/fire-burning/fire-resources/wildfire-statistics/)
- Key things to think about:
- Can your homes address number be seen from the street?
- Plan and practice family evacuation drills with two routes to get out
- Rake and remove pine needles and dry leaves to a minimum of 3 to 5 feet around your home.
- NEVER store gas cans or portable propane tanks indoors.
- Sign up for emergency alerts with BCSO's Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777
Stephen Combs, Public Information Officer
Bluffton Township Fire District
843-757-2800
http://www.BlufftonFD.com
Info@BlufftonFD.com
357 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29909
WHHI Daily News Anchor: Betsy McDaniel
April 2023
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