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The Lake Hodges Fire Safe Council has a limited supply of Barricade Fire Blocking Gel kits available for sale to residents located in the LHFSC area (92025 and 92029 zip codes). Barricade Fire Blocking Gel was used by local fire departments to save a number of homes during the 2007 firestorm. The kit is packaged for homeowner use and includes an instruction video, eductor nozzle, pickup tube, quick connect and four 1-gallon containers of the gel. One gallon coats approximately 500-700 square feet of area with a ¼” thickness. One box is sufficient for an “average” sized home, and two boxes are recommended for large homes. The total amount of gel needed depends on siding materials, eaves, number of windows, amount of wood trim, decks, gazebos, fences, shrubs, etc. The gel, which is nontoxic, biodegradable, and endorsed by the EPA, is intended to be applied immediately prior to evacuation due to an oncoming fire. The gel can be rehydrated several times with a light water mist and remain effective up to 24 to 36 hours after application, depending on sunlight, wind and humidity conditions. Detailed information about the product is available at www.firegel.com.

If purchased directly from an authorized dealer, the Barricade Fire Blocking Gel Kits sell for $326 each, plus tax and shipping. The Lake Hodges Fire Safe Council is selling each kit for a total price of $296 (buyer must pick up product). Purchase limit: 2 per household so as many residents can benefit as possible from this price. Supplies are limited. To purchase a kit, please send an email to LakeHodges@Cox.net or leave a voice mail message for Kurt at 650-618-1544.