[Southern California Permaculture] Ash Cleanup (save water for firefighters please)

[Margie Bushman, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network]

Firefighters need our water resources to fight the fire. Please reduce
outdoor watering and limit water use during ash cleanup. 

 

For general ash cleanup: 

*	Gently sweep ash with a broom. Ash can be bagged and placed into
trash cans.
*	Use a mop or damp cloth.
*	Use a vacuum with HEPA filters.
*	Do NOT use leaf blowers, as they blow ash and particles into the
air.  
*	If using water, use as little as possible and direct runoff towards
planted areas and avoid storm drains.
*	Use protective wear (gloves, N95 mask, long-sleeves) and avoid skin
contact with the ash. 

 

For more information on ash cleanup click here
<http://cosb.countyofsb.org/recovery/recovery.aspx?id=5238> . 

 

 

 

Para la última información del Incendio Thomas, haz clic aquí
<http://countyofsb.org/thomasfire.sbc> .
 

Los bomberos necesitan nuestros recursos hídricos para combatir el fuego.
Por favor, reduzca el riego y limite el uso de agua durante la limpieza de
la ceniza.

Para la limpieza general de la ceniza:

*	Barra suavemente la ceniza con una escoba. La ceniza se puede
embolsar y colocar en la basura.
*	Use una fregona o paño húmedo
*	Use una aspiradora con filtros HEPA
*	NO use sopladores de hojas, ya que soplan cenizas y partículas en el
aire.
*	Si usa agua, use lo menos posible y dirija la escorrentía hacia las
áreas plantadas y evite los desagües pluviales.
*	Use ropa protectora (guantes, máscara N95, mangas largas) y evite
contacto de la piel con la ceniza.

Para más información sobre la limpieza de la ceniza, haz clic aquí
<http://cosb.countyofsb.org/recovery/recovery.aspx?id=5238> .

 

 


 
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Mariana Cruz
Water Resources Specialist
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, Public Works
(805) 560-7586 |  <mailto:MCruz at SantaBarbaraCA.gov> MCruz at SantaBarbaraCA.gov
 <http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/WaterWise> SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterWise 

 

 

 

 

 
(805) 962-2571
P.O. Box 92156, Santa Barbara, CA 93190
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