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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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Rangeland Fire Protection Associations: An Alternative Model for Wildfire Response

Research
Authors: Emily Jane Davis, Jesse Abrams, Katherine Wollstein, Alethea Steingisser, James E. Meacham
This study analyzed the establishment, functioning, successes and challenges of the Rangeland Fire Protection Association (RFPA) model through four case studies. Case studies focus on individual RFPAs in Oregon and Idaho and their respective state programs during 2015–16. Read More

Protecting Yourself from Wildfire Smoke

Website / Interactive Map
California Air Resources Board
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

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers

Website / Interactive Map
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

Preparing Together: Ashland, OR

Website / Interactive Map
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

Preparing for Power Outages

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
CAL FIRE
This page details some basic steps for responding to power outages during an emergency. It also covers important things to keep in mind if evacuating during a power outage, and provides links to other resources. Read More

Prepare Now for Wildfires: A Guide for Lake Tahoe Long-Term Renters

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities
This guide provides straightforward direction for how to be better prepared for wildfire as a long-term renter in the Lake Tahoe area. Read More

Prepare in a Year

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
Washington State Emergency Management Division
This resource from the Washington State Emergency Management Division helps individuals, families and pets take one action every month for a year in order to be more prepared for disasters. Materials are available in English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. While designed in Washington State, applicable to a significantly broader audience. Read More

Prepare for Wildfire: Defensible Space

Website / Interactive Map
CAL FIRE
This resource explains the concept of defensible space, provides clear instructions and illustrations, and contains flyers and checklists to support residents as they work to increase their wildfire resilience. Read More

Prepare for Power Down: Public Safety Power Shutoff

Website / Interactive Map
California-based utilities
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

Power Safety Shutoff Backup Battery Options for Consumers

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
Disability Disaster Access & Resources (Program of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers)
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
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