| Arson main cause
of wildfires in SW Louisiana, LDAF reports According to sources at the Louisiana Department of Forestry (LDAF), the main cause of wildfires in southwest Louisiana is forest arson. As more people live in rural areas, the exposure to wildfire increases. Rural residents now face the prospect of losing life and property. Fortunately, citizens can access a free service to protect their homes and other valuables. The LDAF, Louisiana Forestry Association and Kotterman Timber Company have partnered together to help homeowners reduce the risk of structure loss during a wildfire. Homes in rural wooded areas are at a higher risk due to This partnership is offering mechanical fuel reduction to rural homeowners to use as a first step towards making their homes safe from wildfire. We will offer other information on a variety of things the homeowner can do that will enable them to maintain a safe home. The mechanical fuel reduction is offered FREE to the
homeowner. How does a homeowner or a community obtain
this assistance or to ask questions? Here are two
contacts: After you ask for assistance, you will receive an application to complete and return. A representative from LDAF will contact you to make arrangements for improving your homes vulnerability to wildfire. Even in Louisiana, rural citizens have lost their homes and improved property to wildfire, but this assistance will make life a little more peaceful and worry-free. |