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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.
This fact sheet discusses the need for active wildlife monitoring that plays a critical role in limiting the spread of New World screwworm to livestock, pets and surrounding ecosystems. Landowners, h…
the fact sheet is available online at https://publications.extension.uconn.edu/publication/brush-fires/
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…
This publication describes the goals for forest fuels treatment methods and the different types that can be used to reduce wildfire hazard in dry forests.
Resources to help homeowners understand wildfires and strategies for making their homes more fire-safe.
Four- fold color brochure.
These 7 videos can be used by themselves and in conjunction with your other disaster recovery efforts. Based on the content of the award winning resource, Recovery After Disaster: The Family Financia…
This publication focuses on wildfires in Michigan and their behavior. It also looks at how to keep your house safe in case of a wildfire.
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…
Focuses on ways a homeowner can protect their home from the threat of fire.
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…
Certain areas of Michigan are prone to forest fires. Some communities have zoning provisions concerning various measures to protect homes and other buildings from being as likely to burn down during …
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…
Landscaping guidelines for fire resistance.
Fire Smart Landscapes is a research-based educational resource designed to help homeowners reduce wildfire risk through thoughtful landscape design and proactive property management. Developed as par…
This fact sheet describes health impacts of wildfire smoke and gives tips on protecting oneself from it through monitoring air quality and improving indoor air quality during wildfires.
Selecting the correct landscape plants to place next to or near your home could save it from catching fire. When wildfires occur, the fire moves along the ground or through brush or forests by igniti…
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…
25 minute on how to reduce risk of wildfire threat to your home and what to do during and after a fire.
The Oregon State University Extension Fire Program uses education, outreach, and boundary spanning partnerships to foster the resiliency of communities and landscapes to wildfire at scale. Check out …
Fact sheet on Soil Erosion after wildfires
Investigation of which materials are more fire resistant on a homestead. Printable face sheet on creating a “defensible space” around a home from wildfire. Chart of FireWise plants.
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