October 2005

Ken and Kathy Roberts of the Ashley County community of Unity are the owners of the October 2005 Arkansas FireWise Home of the Month. The Roberts recently moved from California and understand the risk from wildland fires. Ken Roberts maintains a firebreak road along the north side of the property line with Plum Creek Timber company. During dry spells, he blows the pine straw off the road with his leaf blower to maintain the integrity of the firebreak.

The healthy, mowed lawn keeps the landscape Firewise, and a reflective street address identifies the property for emergency vehicles.