<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site]]></description><link>https://desnorth102.wixsite.com/my-site/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:00:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.baccafirewise.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Super El Niño Ahead: What a Wet Winter Could Mean for Our Fire Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've seen the headlines this summer, you've probably caught wind of it: NOAA confirmed El Niño conditions developing in June 2026, and forecasters are watching closely to see whether it strengthens into one of the strongest events on record — a so-called "Super El Niño" — through the winter of 2026–27. For a community focused on wildfire, it's natural to wonder: does a wet winter mean we're off the hook for next fire season?   Not exactly. Here's the twist. A big, wet winter is genuinely...]]></description><link>https://www.baccafirewise.org/post/super-el-ni%C3%B1o-ahead-what-a-wet-winter-could-mean-for-our-fire-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57bb71a4777ca49cc34736</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:55:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Desiree Northend</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Hardening 101: What a Walkthrough with a Fire Specialist Taught Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[We recently had a fire specialist walk a BACCA property with the homeowners, inch by inch and corner by corner, pointing out exactly where the home was vulnerable — and where a few small, inexpensive fixes would make a real difference. It was a great reminder that home hardening doesn't require a remodel. Some of the most effective fixes cost very little and take an afternoon.   Her single best piece of advice:  Walk your own property and notice where leaves and needles naturally accumulate....]]></description><link>https://www.baccafirewise.org/post/home-hardening-101-what-a-walkthrough-with-a-fire-specialist-taught-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57b8fb01393a999054321c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:49:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Desiree Northend</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before the Rain Comes: A Fall Prep Checklist ]]></title><description><![CDATA[With forecasters watching a potentially historic El Niño developing this winter, it's worth getting ahead of the wet season now — especially since a lot of the same prep that protects your home from fire also protects it from water damage. Here's a simple checklist to work through this fall, before the first big storms roll in:   Roof &#38; gutters Clear all pine needles, leaves, and debris from your roof and gutters. (This is also a Firewise essential — dry debris here is one of the easiest ways...]]></description><link>https://www.baccafirewise.org/post/before-the-rain-comes-a-fall-prep-checklist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57be1001393a9990543de1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Desiree Northend</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>