Keep Your Home Safe From Wildfire!
To survive a wildfire, property owners need to manage the land surrounding their homes and communities effectively. Defensible space is the first line of defense against wildfire. It involves reducing flammable vegetation around the home. Removing fuels in the wildland…
The role of defensible space for residential structure protection during wildfires
Across the globe and over recent decades, homes have been destroyed in wildfires at an unprecedented rate. In the last decade, large wildfires across Australia, southern Europe, Russia, the US and Canada have resulted in tens of thousands of properties…
Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network
We work with communities across the nation to create a more wildfire-resilient future. A “fire adapted community” consists of informed and prepared citizens collaboratively planning and taking action to safely co-exist with wildland fire.…
Wildfire Preparedness
The Firewise USA™ program provides a number of proven tools and resources for homeowners and other community residents who work tirelessly to help prepare for and reduce the risk of wildfire damage and loss in their neighborhoods.…
Fire Adapted Communities
Every year thousands of wildfires burn millions of acres across the United States. It’s not if, but when the next wildfire will threaten your community. The Fire Adapted Communities website offers information and specific actions you can take, no matter…Share this Tweet!
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