We’ve seen the scary and saddening scenes from Southern California over the last couple of days as multiple wildfires ravaged the region. And, the concern carries over to residents here in Washington, who know just how deadly and damaging mother nature can be.
But, there are things you can do to prepare yourself, your family, and your home before the next big blaze hits. We could see certain aspects of the Southern California fires mirrored across our state, powered by strong winds and dry conditions.
“We have a little bit more of a defined wildfire season than California does,” says East Pierce Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief Bill Sandlian. “But, being prepared and learning from what we’re seeing down there is very important up here as well.”…