WHO

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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Evacuation: A Resource Roundup

Blog Post / Story
Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network
FAC Net hosted a virtual learning group for 100 wildfire practitioners from across the country this resource shares some of the fantastic material highlighted during the Evacuation Learning Group. https://fireadaptednetwork.org/evacuation-a-resource-round-up/ Read More

Evacuation Transportation Planning Tips for People with Access and Functional Needs

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
Nursura, Inc:
This document provides tips resources for those with access and functional needs in need of transportation during evacuation. Read More

Enhancing Fire Adaptation Through Active Volunteers: The Neighborhood Ambassador Approach

Blog Post / Story
Wildfire Adapted Partnership
Are you maximizing local residents’ roles in fire adaptation? Read this blog to learn about one volunteer empowerment approach: the Neighborhood Ambassador program. Read More

Emergency Preparedness for Wildfires in ASL

Video
Texas Department of State Health Services
Overview of emergency preparedness information for wildfires available in American Sign Language. Read More

DisasterSafety.Org: Wildfires

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
This resource from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) provides fact sheets, retrofit guides, tip sheets, graphics and educational videos for those working to reduce their wildfire risk. Specific resources for residents, business owners, and farmers and ranchers are all included. This site is also a great resource for wildfire practitioners working... Read More

Disasters and Financial Planning

Website / Interactive Map
American Red Cross
Information on insurance claims, document replacement, cash flow and more. Read More

Disaster Relief and Recovery Services

Website / Interactive Map
American Red Cross
Resources from the American Red Cross. Resources include staying safe after a disaster, checking for home safety, recovering emotionally, recovering financially, and more. Read More

Disaster Recovery Programs

Website / Interactive Map
American Planning Association
Resources from the American Planning Association to help communities navigate the recovery process. Includes a consolidation of federal support resources, description of each grant program, and more. Read More

Demystifying Insurance for Wildfires Resource Guide

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
Washington State Fire Adapted Communities Learning Group and Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner
The Demystifying Insurance for Wildfires Resource Guide is a three-page handout and related webinar which helps Washington residents understand the business of insurance and provides tips and resources to help navigate the system.  While focused on Washington State, many of the tools and resources shared are broadly applicable. Read More

Demonstration Gardens and Projects

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Idaho Firewise
This webpage describes demonstration gardens and provides several examples of demonstration gardens in Idaho. This resource may help communities who are considering demonstration gardens imagine what is possible as well as provides links to several sites. Read More
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