California wildfires intensify as record heat looms: Essential home prep tips to stay safe

OCEANSIDE – Wildfires raging across California have forced thousands to evacuate, with forecasters predicting record-breaking heat in the West in the coming days.

In fact, California is currently battling 14 active wildfires and Governor Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in San Bernardino County. As such, it is critical for residents to prep their homes ahead of what’s expected for the remainder of the week.

ServiceMaster Restore’s disaster preparedness expert Peter Duncanson offered home preparedness tips with some valuable steps residents can take to ready their homes, including:

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