More firewise information can be found on the Forest Highlands Member's Only website:
SECURITY
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FIREWISE UPDATE & SUGGESTIONS TO HELP KEEP A SAFE COMMUNITY
In 2022 the assigned Firewise zone for Forest Highlands is Zone 2 (See Homeowner Firewise Map) (made up of lots: 220-327, 378-415 & 443-458). Firewise Safety Checks of the noted lots will be conducted in early June. To help those in Zone 2 and everyone in Forest Highlands, please click the link to find the “Safety Check” form used by Firewise Officers.
HOMEOWNER FIREWISE MAP
SAFETY CHECK FORM
All Forest Highlands residents are encouraged to make/keep their lot(s) safe. Below are a few suggestions in maintaining a Firewise Defensible Space on your lot(s): • Remove dead fuels from your property • Remove dead standing trees and logs from the ground less than 16” in diameter • Remove dead shrubby materials • Cut down dried grasses and flowers • Remove needles, leaves and branches from the ground, leaving an organic covering of approximately 1” • Clear needles and leaves from roofs and gutters • Store firewood at least 30’ (if possible; minimum of 10’) up-hill from your home
If you are not aware Forest Highlands has an Emergency Evacuation Plan, available in hard copy at the Administration Office and the Security Gatehouse. Additionally, it is available on the FHGC Member website. To read online, go to members.fhgc.com click HOA then in the quick links click on Firewise.
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In the mentioned evacuation plan, there are suggestions to help make your home safe and prepare for a possible evacuation. In the middle of the booklet, there is a map of Forest Highlands, all are encouraged to review. It is important to keep in mind there will be traffic control authorities assisting with exiting the community. Below is a checklist to aid with organizing documents should an evacuation be needed: • Passports
• Medications • Eye Ware (Contacts, Glasses, Etc.) • Toilet Kits • Jewelry • Clothing • Back Up Hard Drive’s
• Birth Certificates, Marriage Documents, Etc, Insurance Documents, Social Security Cards, Credit Cards, Checkbook, Statements, Medical Records, Income Tax Records, Prepaid Burial Contracts, Titles Or Deeds To House And Car • Phones, Cameras, Ipads & Connectors, Batteries, Etc. • Family And Wedding Albums • Computers
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