Prepare for Wildfire

How can you prepare for a wildfire?

Every year, devastating wildfires burn across the United States. At the same time, a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk. While these fires will continue to happen, there are many things you can do to protect your home and neighborhood as well as your family’s safety. The following links and brochures provide ample information to get you started.

Fire safety infographic with tips to prevent wildfires around a property, such as clearing vegetation and maintaining clean chimneys.

Firewise Assessment

Firewise assessments are essential tools for evaluating and mitigating wildfire risks in communities.

Prepare for Wildfire

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Fire Adapted Communities

People learning and working together are the foundation of fire adaptation. FAC Net invests in people and in place-based efforts to change relationships with fire. Together, we support leaders and strategic action, develop tools, and create and share approaches to increase wildfire resilience. Improving fire management requires changing our culture, and FAC Net members are leading that change.

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Ready Set Go

Follow this week-by-week guide designed to help you better prepare your home against the threat of wildfire. The guide covers a variety of topics from creating defensible space around your property to developing a comprehensive evacuation plan.

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Only you can prevent wildfires

80 Years of Smokey Bear

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Rx Burn

Band Together

Living with Wildfire

Wildland Fire Action Guide cover with "Ready, Set, Go" images: raking leaves, fire danger sign, and a busy road with smoke.

How can you prepare for a wildfire?

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