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Announcement

Important updates to our Firewise Community

Hello TTF Members,

Trilogy Tehaleh Firewise (TTF) wanted to notify all of you the changes our organization is going through. TTF board of directors has made the decision to partner with Trilogy Emergency Readiness Team (TERT) where our mission statements are aligned by providing educational tools and resources to protect our homes and the surrounding areas.

We will continue to support the Landscape Committee with the trail clean-up days along with promoting the use of fire-resistant landscaping practices. In the future we plan to co-host TERT community meetings with guest speakers from East Pierce Fire and Rescue, Pierce County, local elected officials, and/or Dept. of Natural Resources.

TTF would like to thank all the volunteers and donors for their time and resources to help our community become a model Firewise community.

Thank you to Whitman Board and Tehaleh Owners Association for their support and donations to help our community become a safer place to live.

Thank you !

Gary Saenz

John Sharp

Roger Himrod

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Wildfire preparations

As a home owner in Trilogy-Tehaleh, you may already know that creating a fire-resistant zone around your home is the first step to prepare for wildfires. This can be done by clearing leaves, debris or flammable materials for at least a 30-foot perimeter from your home. You can also maintain a 3-foot strip around each building down to gravel, sand, or mineral soil as a fuel break. Clear vegetation and keep lawn grass hydrated and mowed to below four inches. Create fire fuel breaks with paths, walkways, driveways, decks, and patios. Use ember-resistant building materials to protect your home1.

You can also purchase a house with fire sprinklers installed and strengthen your home with fire-resistant materials1.

It’s important to make copies of important documents and pictures and keep a copy of them at a friend’s or relative’s house. Put the originals in a fire-resistant safe. Make an escape plan to evacuate your home in case of a fire or other emergency. Prepare your emergency kit and develop a wildfire action plan1.

 

Forbes: How To Prepare For A Wildfire – Forbes Home

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