Region: West

“California must comprehensively reshape how we rebuild after wildfires—or risk an unthinkable surge in costs and major setbacks to the state’s housing supply amidst a record housing crisis. That’s the finding of Rebuilding for a Resilient Recovery: Planning in California’s Wildland Urban Interface…” “The researchers studied three communities recently affected by fires—Santa Rosa (Tubbs Fire, 2017),... Read More

“Post wildfire flash flooding and debris flows are a realistic threat in Southern California for homesand communities located within or along a wildland urban interface that has experienced a recentwildfire. It is crucial to plan and prepare for this type of hazard to prevent and reduce the loss of lifeand property, and to develop community... Read More

This resource from the California Air Resources Board provides residents with information about the health impacts of wildfire smoke, appropriate mitigation measures, and ways to create a clean air space. While focused on California, resources are largely applicable to a broad geographic area. Read More

This resource for local county health departments provides an introduction to wildfire smoke, communication objectives, key media messages, fact sheets and more. Read More

This website contains important information and resources focused on protection of outdoor workers from hazardous air quality as a result of wildland fire smoke exposure. While focused on California requirements, helpful links are provided which are applicable nationwide. Read More

Program for Californians who rely on batteries for low voltage assistive technology or durable medical equipment. Available in English: Chttps://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ddar-backup-battery-options-08182020-OPTIMIZED.pdf Available in Spanish: https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/spanish-ddar-backupbatteryoptions-08192020-OPTIMIZED.pdf Read More

This website provides resources for Californians who receive their power through Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison, and SDGE. The website also includes training materials, communications tools, utility contact information and more. A good example of consolidated information for consumers. Read More

“The Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) is intended to expand limited federal capacity to implement and plan forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration projects by facilitating partnerships with state agencies. The authority allows a state to perform authorized restoration services on federal land. Additionally, the authority allows a state agency to administer timber sales on federal land,... Read More

This website provides comprehensive information for residents working to better live with wildland fire. Contains a wide variety of resources, covering everything from goat grazing to fire-resistant coatings. While focused on the residents of Marin County, California, there are resources here for residents across the west. Read More

This resource provides an example of one utility’s work to harden the electric system. Work includes undergrounding of lines, installation of resilient poles and wider cross-arms, replacement of bare powerlines, and more. Read More