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PUBLIC SAFETY<br />
Two New Fire Stations Being Constructed in the Antelope Valley!<br />
Two new <strong>County</strong> fire stations in the Antelope Valley are expected to be completed in Fall 2008. The new fire<br />
stations will be contemporary, friendly, and energy-efficient station houses each initially housing a three-person<br />
Engine Company. Fire Station 93 located at 55th Street East and Avenue R will help cover a section of east<br />
Palmdale, and Fire Station 136 located next to Esperanza School at Town Center Drive and Bolz Ranch Road<br />
will protect a geographically diverse area of the west Antelope Valley.<br />
Safety Tips for Living in a Brush Area<br />
Home Landscaping and Yard<br />
• Remove flammable vegetation and other combustible growth within 30 feet of any structure (increase to 50<br />
feet in high hazard areas).<br />
• Thin out or remove other vegetation an additional 70 feet from structures for a total of 100 feet (increase to<br />
200 feet in high hazard areas).<br />
• Single trees, ornamental shrubbery and ground covers may be permitted, provided they do not readily<br />
transmit fire from native vegetation to structures.<br />
• Landscape with drought tolerant and fire resistant plants.<br />
• Space small trees and large shrubs a minimum of 15 feet between canopies or three times their height for<br />
smaller shrubs.<br />
• Large trees should be spaced a minimum of 30 feet between canopies at maturity.<br />
• For trees taller than 18 feet, remove lower branches that are within 6 feet of the ground.<br />
• For trees and shrubs less than 18 feet, trim lower branches to one-third of their height. For example, lower<br />
a 6-foot branch to 2 feet.<br />
• Maintain all plants by regularly removing dead branches and leaves.<br />
• Remove all stacks of combustible materials.<br />
• Remove debris from rain gutters.<br />
• Stack wood at least 30 feet from structures. Remove flammable vegetation that is within 10 feet of woodpiles.<br />
• Locate fixed butane/propane tanks at least 10 feet from any structure and maintain 10 feet of clearance.<br />
Home Access<br />
• Identify at least two exit<br />
routes from your<br />
neighborhood.<br />
• Clear flammable<br />
vegetation at least 10 feet<br />
from roads and driveways.<br />
• Cut overhanging tree branches<br />
above roads to provide a<br />
minimum of 16 feet of vertical<br />
clearance.<br />
46 | ANTELOPE VALLEY CONNECTION | Enriching Lives
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