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Wildfires are the rapid spreading of fire across forest and/or brush that can cause millions of dollars in damage. Drought conditions increase the risk of wildfires. Check the U.S. Forest Service for a map of current wildland fire emergencies and prescribed fires.
Wildfire is a naturally occurring phenomenon — a way to dispose of dead brush, branches, and logs, and for fire-dependent species to reproduce. However, wildfire is also caused by human behavior; in these situations, homes are often lost or damaged.
In Western states and Florida, up to half of all wildfires are caused by lightning; in the Great Lakes States, only around 5 percent. Other causes include carelessness in burning debris, ATV exhaust, equipment fires, campfires, fireworks, downed power lines, arson, and smoking. Slope, hills, valleys, canyons, and mountains have an important effect on wildfire — wildfire intensifies as it climbs a slope due to "pre-heating" of the fuels immediately up-slope.
The Firewise Communities Project, led by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), helps homeowners understand wildfire behavior and take steps to mitigate against wildfire threat, including creating defensible space around the home. The Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide offers specific recommendations for retrofitting existing homes to withstand wildfire (University of Nevada, Reno, Extension).
If it looks smoky outside, it's probably not a good time for outdoor activity. Visit AirNow.gov to find the Air Quality Index in your area and track wildfires at the Fire and Smoke Map.
If advised to stay indoors, keep indoor air as clean as possible:
Communities can protect against wildfire by developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) involving local, state, and federal agencies. Once developed and approved, it serves as a guide for local officials to reduce wildfire vulnerability.
Therapeutic play for people who have experienced a traumatic event can promote emotional processing, regulation, and resilience. Research studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of play-based int…
Smoke and ash from wildfires can make air unhealthy to breathe. When ash accumulates in the garden, it’s natural to wonder: Is the produce safe to eat? The safety risk depends on the materials that b…
When the power goes out, Lights Out Cooking: A 72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Cookbook helps you make simple, nutritious meals for your family. Use this cookbook to help your family stay safe, fed, a…
Be aware. Be prepared. The last Cascadia Subduction Zone event Magnitude 8.0 to 9.1 was on January 26, 1700 (more than 320 years ago), and they happen about every 280 to 350 years. It is time to get …
Educational Article: Officials warn us to stay indoors when air quality is poor due to heavy smoke from wildfires. Reduced exposure to smoke helps protect our lungs, heart, eyes, nose, throat and imm…
The consequences of climate change are substantial and escalating due to the increased frequency and severity of weather events, rising sea levels, and higher temperatures (U.S. Department of the Tre…
This publication focuses on how residents can cope with the loss of power to their homes. Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses are likely to lose power during a disaster, but there are many …
Guide to help people prepare for emergencies and provide information to help them during and after the emergency.
This resource outlines the professional development process utilized by Kentucky Cooperative Extension to prepare Extension agents and administrators to assist their colleagues during times of disast…
Successful wildfire recovery depends on assessing wildfire impacts, determining landscape needs, prioritizing restoration activities and accessing resources. In response to multiple record-setting wi…
Important papers may be destroyed, lost or damaged as a result of a disaster. The information on this fact sheet will help people find the resources they need to replace their important documents.
With the High Speed Hand Washing technique and some practice, washing your hands properly helps save time, water, energy and prevent the spread of disease. Absences due to illness are reduced. Groups…
the fact sheet is available online at https://publications.extension.uconn.edu/publication/brush-fires/
Alaska has a limited road system, few urban centers, and many remote communities. Whether large or small, coastal or inland, connected by roads or accessible only by plane or boat, each community nee…
The Engagement Guidelines/Faith Based Community Fact Sheets Series of fact sheets covering individual faith communities that have been developed to help Extension and disaster professionals engage fa…
Residential fires are, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Some 2 million American homes are damaged or destroyed by fire yearly. In the aftermath of fire, people are left to salvage their lives and …
Foods rich in specific nutrients can help protect your lungs and heart from harm caused by air pollution and wildfire smoke. Including a variety of healthy foods in your diet that are rich in vitamin…
Offers information on usability of food exposed to fire and steps to decontaminate canned goods and cookware exposed to fire-fighting chemicals.
This toolkit is downloadable and changeable for any state to use for any disaster for their communities. This allows universities and other responding agencies to have a basic template of real time i…
Survival Basics: Stress Less is a 6-page handout that explores mindfulness techniques to help you prepare to respond with resiliency before, during and throughout stressful times.
This fact sheet discusses the importance of having an emergency supply kit. Though prepared emergency kits can be purchased, they are often expensive and may include supplies that you do not need and…
Once a wildfire has burned through an area, many dangers may remain – both in your home and outdoors. Smoke odors will also cling to walls, furniture, floors, clothing and more. This fact sheet provi…
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