Region: National

Playbook for the Pyrocene is a reference for builders, planners, and architects. Read More

The Disaster Leadership Team helps local leaders navigate the complexities of disaster recovery through direct mentorship, personalized guidance, and sharing proven strategies. Read More

Headwaters Economics examined the costs for improving the structure and design of existing homes to increase their wildfire resistance, in partnership with California’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The results are detailed in a report, “Retrofitting a Home for Wildfire Resistance,” and show that some of the most effective strategies to reduce... Read More

Most of the wildfire prevention research used today is over 35 years old and has limited relevance to today’s diverse public land users and modern interventions. Current, high-quality social science is urgently needed to evaluate the effectiveness of education, engineering, enforcement, and administration strategies across different user groups and landscapes. Updated research will guide smarter... Read More

The word “risk” is often used informally to talk about feelings of danger or chances of loss. When communicating about wildfire risk, both inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service and with thepublic and others, careful and intentional use of the term “risk” is more likely to increase shared understanding of all involved. What... Read More

A factsheet outlining four steps to help prepare for wildfire and a chart of common misconceptions about wildfire, along with quick facts that set the record straight. Read More

Business continuity planning involves looking at businesses from inside and out to determine the people, resources, and procedures that are absolutely essential to keep operations running. Creating a business continuity plan ensures that personnel and assets are protected and can function effectively in the event of a wildfire. To help businesses in your community get... Read More

Short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO are growing in number across communities. While this influx of visitors is great for local economies, many travelers may not be familiar with wildfire risk in the place where they are staying or understand how to stay informed about wildfires in that community. To address this concern, the Arizona... Read More

This four-page guide outlines key steps and considerations for organizing a community chipper day. Read More

Actions and resources for immediately during a wildfire, safety after a wildfire, mental health, and immediate “just in time” mitigation actions. Read More