SHRRP
SHRRP Weed Abatement
SHRRP and SRFD remind you to prevent fires with weed abatement
Fire Marshall Dustin Zamboni discusses the partnership between SHRRP and SRFD and the importance of weed abatement in preventing fires. Fire Marshall Dustin Zamboni recently attended a weed abatement at the home of Iris A. The job was part of the partner20 SPRING 2022
ship between the Senior Housing Repair and Replacement Program and Salt River Fire Department. Spring rains and warming temperatures are ideal for weeds—they pop up rapidly. As summer approaches, warmer temperatures and less rain means those weeds dry out and become fire hazards that can threaten homes and lives. “The Fire Department recommends clearing weeds and grasses 25 to 50 feet around a residence, as this greatly reduces the ability of fires to spread,” said Zamboni. Community members are responsible for maintaining their property and preventing fires by removing weeds, trash and other flammable materials. However, some community seniors and adults with adaptive needs are unable to perform the task. That’s when SHRRP
