Emergency Response for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities

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US Environmental Protection Agency
This site has tools and resources to support drinking water and wastewater utilities before, during and after a disaster. Resources includes checklists, communication plans, wildfire resilience planning, decontamination resources, and informations about remediation. Read More

Make Me a Firefighter

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National Volunteer Firefighter Council
This resource from the National Volunteer Firefighter Council contains free resources for fire and EMS departments for recruitment initiatives as well as resources for community members seeking volunteer response opportunities. Read More

Fire FAQs: Managing Wildfire For Resource Benefit

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Carrie Berger, Stephen Fitzgerald, Daniel Leavell
Contains a history of managed fire, resources, and case examples. A good resource for those looking to learn more about managed wildfire. Read More

Why Rangeland Fire Protection Associations Matter

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Emily Jane Davis, Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network Blog
This blog post from Emily Jane Davis speaks to the purpose of Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPAs), discusses enabling conditions, and covers the advantages. Contains links to learn more about the research surrounding RFPAs and a storymap. Read More

Best Practice: Mutual Aid Agreements

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Lessons Learned Information Sharing/ US Department of Homeland Security
This short guide provides an overview of the various types of mutual aid agreements and their respective purposes. Read More

National Incident Management System Guidelines for Mutual Aid

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Federal Emergency Management Agency
This guide covers types of mutual aid agreements, key elements (including insurance and workers compensation), and key elements of operational plans. A valuable resource for those looking to establish mutual aid agreements. Read More

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers

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Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
This website can help those seeking to provide contract services to the government. You can find a Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) in your state. Read More

Large Animals and Livestock in Disasters

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American Veterinary Medical Association
This resource helps those with large animals prepare for a disaster. Contains information about livestock and equine identification, how to evacuate large animals, checklists for evacuation kits, and even information about evacuation of backyard poultry. Read More

FAQs about Building Evacuation

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National Fire Protection Association
This resource is focused on building evacuation for high-rise buildings. A good resource for those living in apartment buildings, condominiums, or other multi-story large structures. Read More

Preparing Together: Ashland, OR

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Ashland Chamber of Commerce and Ashland Fire & Rescue
This website provides clear resources on smoke, evacuation, and risk mitigation for visitors, employees, business owners, and residents. This site is a good example of wildfire communication for visitors in areas with significant out-of-area guests. Read More