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Community Members

Residents, visitors, commuters, tourists, unhoused community members

Community members play an essential role in wildfire preparedness and response. Be it individual residents preparing their properties or participating in Community Wildfire Protection Plan updates or community groups providing prescribed fire support, community members are vital to wildfire adaptation. Resources to assist community members in their wildfire resilience efforts can be found here. Please note, some resources might be applicable to multiple roles within the community.

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Smoke Readiness for Low Income, Indigenous Communities

Video
Bill Tripp
The October 2020 National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Conference featured a presentation on Smoke Readiness for Low Income, Indigenous Communities by Bill Tripp of the Karuk Tribe. Bill’s presentation begins at 1:27.10 and runs until 1:35.47.  Bill highlights the impacts of smoke to human health as well as the benefits of lower levels of smoke as... Read More

Science You Can Use 101: Wildfire Risk

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
U.S. Forest Service
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

Safe Cleanup of Fire Ash

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
New Mexico Department of Health
This short, two-page handout focuses on clean-up of ash and debris following fire. Read More

Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition

Website / Interactive Map
Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition
The Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition (RVCC) works to advance policy and foster learning throughout the rural West. Issue papers, resources, and webinars can all be found on this website. Read More

Replace Your Vital Records

Website / Interactive Map
USA.gov
Resources for replacing federal documents after disaster. Read More

Recovering from Wildfire: A Guide for California’s Forest Landowners

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
This publication discusses issues that forest landowners should consider following a wildfire in their forest, including how to assess fire impacts, protect valuable property from damage due to erosion, where to go for help and financial assistance, how to salvage dead trees or replant on your land, and how to claim a casualty loss on... Read More

Ready.Gov for Kids

Website / Interactive Map
US Department of Homeland Security
This portion of the Ready.Gov website is focused on kids and families. Sort resources by age and find resources both for kids and the families and organizations which serve them. Spanish language resources available. Read More

Ready.gov – Wildfires

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Ready.Gov
This page offers basic tips, resources, videos, and social media graphics focused on actions you can take before, during and after wildfires. Resources are available for kids, families, residents, pet-owners and more. Read More

Ready, Set, GO! Program

Website / Interactive Map
International Association of Fire Chiefs
The Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Program provides tools and resources for fire departments to use as they help residents gain an understanding of their wildland fire risk and actions individuals can take to reduce that risk. Read More

Ready, Set, GO! Kittitas County

Video
Kittitas Fire Adapted Communities Coalition
From Kittitas County, WA, this video details the steps necessary to prepare yourself, your family and your home from wildfire. Read More
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