SAFE SOSS offers a new way for homeowners in high-risk areas to protect their homes from wildfire embers. Now available at Lowe’s.
When most people think about wildfires, they picture towering flames racing across the landscape, threatening everything in their path. While the sight of flames is certainly terrifying, The often unseen enemy, wind-borne embers, are actually the largest cause of home loss in wildfires. These tiny firebrands can travel miles ahead of the firefront, igniting homes through vents, cracks, and other vulnerable openings. Shockingly, up to 90% of home losses in wildfires are caused by embers, not direct flames.
For homeowners living in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas, this means the risk isn’t just from the flames licking at the property line, but from the embers that can ignite the home from a distance. This sobering reality inspired Nicholai Allen, a trained wildland firefighter, to create SAFE SOSS®, an education-focused wildfire defense company dedicated to providing homeowners with practical solutions to help prevent home ignition from embers.
The Founder’s Vision: A Personal Mission
Nicholai Allen’s personal experience with wildfires shaped his understanding of the risks homeowners face. As a firefighter, he had a front-row seat to the chaos and devastation wildfires can cause, and he personally witnessed the challenge of evacuating his family as a fire neared their home. That firsthand experience led him to ask a critical question: How can homeowners better prepare before a wildfire even reaches the street?
Through years of research and testing, Allen finally developed SAFE SOSS, a suite of innovative, patent-pending products designed to reduce the risk of home ignition from wind-borne embers. Unlike traditional fire safety gear, which often focuses on dealing with fire once it’s already on the property, SAFE SOSS takes a proactive approach, empowering homeowners to act before the flames arrive.
The SAFE SOSS System: Innovative Products for Wildfire Defense
SAFE SOSS offers a unique, three-step “Block, Seal, Defend” system that targets the number one cause of home loss during wildfires: embers. Here’s how it works:
- Universal Ember Guard Carbon Filter: One of the most vulnerable areas of a home during a wildfire is the vents, where embers can enter and ignite the interior. The Ember Guard Carbon Filter is designed as a cut-to-fit for most vent openings and helps block embers while also reducing smoke intrusion with its activated carbon matrix. By helping to filter out harmful particles and preventing embers from entering, it acts as a first line of defense.
- High-Heat Ember Guard Tape: Gaps and cracks around windows, doors, and other structural openings can become entry points for embers, allowing them to spark ignition. SAFE SOSS’s High-Heat Ember Guard Tape is a specially engineered, heat-resistant tape that seals these gaps, preventing embers from getting trapped and reducing the risk of ignition.
- Twice Over Wildfire Spray: Another crucial area of concern during wildfires is vegetation and wood around the home. Embers can land on dry vegetation or nearby wooden structures, quickly sparking a fire. SAFE SOSS’s Twice Over Wildfire Risk-Reduction Spray attaches to a garden hose and provides a protective layer on wood and vegetation, slowing or stopping ignition in its tracks.
These products are not only effective but simple to use. Homeowners don’t need special training to implement them, SAFE SOSS’s solutions are designed for anyone to use, regardless of their experience with wildfire defense. The company’s easy-to-follow guidance ensures that homeowners can take action quickly and efficiently.
More Than Just Products, An Educational Movement
While SAFE SOSS offers innovative products, the company is also dedicated to educating homeowners about how to take proactive, meaningful steps to protect their homes. Through their website and educational materials, SAFE SOSS provides homeowners with valuable resources on defensible space, ember mitigation, and wildfire preparedness.
“We’re not just selling products; we’re empowering people with the knowledge to protect their homes,” says Allen. “Wildfires are unpredictable, but with the right preparation, homeowners can dramatically reduce the risk of losing their property by being better prepared. Our mission is to make sure everyone living in a wildfire-prone area has the tools and knowledge to stay safe.”
This focus on education sets SAFE SOSS apart from other wildfire defense solutions. The company’s commitment to providing affordable, practical solutions and empowering homeowners is at the heart of everything they do.
A Meaningful Gift for Loved Ones in WUI Areas
With the holiday season approaching, the gift of wildfire protection has never been more relevant. For friends and family living in wildfire-prone areas, giving a SAFE SOSS product set is a thoughtful and meaningful way to help them prepare for wildfire season. The SAFE SOSS system offers homeowners the tools to actively reduce the risk of ignition from embers, making it an invaluable gift for anyone in a high-risk area.
The best part? These products are now available at Lowe’s for a limited time, making it easier than ever for homeowners to purchase them. Whether you’re buying for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, SAFE SOSS products are an easy and effective way to help protect what matters most. They’re affordable, user-friendly, and engineered by someone who understands wildfires from both a personal and professional perspective.
Why Choose SAFE SOSS?
- First-in-Class, Patent-Pending Solutions: SAFE SOSS is a trailblazer in the wildfire defense space, offering innovative, first-of-its-kind products developed by a wildland firefighter.
- Proactive Defense: Unlike traditional fire safety equipment, SAFE SOSS focuses on preparation, not reaction. Their products help prevent ignition before fire even reaches the property.
- Affordable and Easy to Implement: SAFE SOSS products are designed for homeowners to use without special training, making them a practical, cost-effective solution for everyone.
- Available at Lowe’s: SAFE SOSS products are now available at select Lowe’s stores and on Lowe’s website, making it easy for homeowners to purchase and implement them.
If you’re looking for a meaningful gift this season, one that can help protect a home and a family, SAFE SOSS offers the perfect solution. Help your loved ones prepare for the unpredictable nature of wildfires with the tools they need to stay safe.
To learn more about SAFE SOSS and how you can protect your property, visit www.safesoss.com or find their products at Lowe’s and on Lowe’s website.
This season, give the gift of safety, preparedness, and peace of mind, because nothing is more important than protecting the ones you love.
