Removing hazards around the exterior of your home may help protect it from wildfires, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA).

Create "defensible zones" between the structure of your home and the surrounding wilderness, suggests the U.S. Fire Administration. Within the 30 feet surrounding your house, Ready.gov recommends clearing out anything that could easily catch fire, including brush, dried leaves and wood piles, and removing debris from your roof and gutters. If you aren't comfortable handling this task, consider hiring a professional.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends trimming tree branches so that the lowest are six to 10 feet from the ground to help prevent fire from spreading.