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What's Your Opinion: May 26, 2010

See larger Carol Germano, Redding: 'We have planted fire-resistant plants on our property and a green lawn. We also have trimmed back the brush and trees before it gets too hot.'

Carol Germano, Redding: "We have planted fire-resistant plants on our property and a green lawn. We also have trimmed back the brush and trees before it gets too hot."

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  • Jeff Carr, Anderson: 'I keep hoses hooked up with nozzles on them. Also keeping the berry bushes trimmed back.'
  • Carol Germano, Redding: 'We have planted fire-resistant plants on our property and a green lawn. We also have trimmed back the brush and trees before it gets too hot.'
  • Paul Clendenen, Cottonwood: 'I stay prepared year-round for fires (by) keeping grass mowed down and bushes trimmed back.'
  • Bill Chumley, Cottonwood: 'I don't have to prepare. I have an irrigation canal off the back of my property. My house and barn are insured, I am in pretty good shape.'
  • James Wallers, Anderson: 'I have my son weed-eat everything to keep the grass down. There isn't much to worry about in urban areas.'
  • Alexis Herman, Cottonwood: 'I am turning my horses out to eat down the grass. I am not real worried about it because it keeps raining.'

With the 2010 fire season approaching, how are you preparing your property for safety?

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