Room to Survive
Defensible space means giving your home room to survive. It is recommended that people have a clearing of at least 5 feet right next to their dwellings. Keep trees trimmed, remove dead limbs and debris, and maintain clear space around the structure. After storms like Lala, that separation can reduce damage from falling trees, fire, and flying debris. Check out these pictures

This palm tree is blocking a pathway between two hotels. Good thing no one was on the walkway when it fell.