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Elected Officials & Government

Local government and staff, elected officials, planning departments

Elected officials and governments play a crucial role in wildfire preparedness through establishing building codes, planning for appropriate land use, supporting locally-led Community Wildfire Protection Plans and much more. These resources cover the wide array of ways elected officials and governments can engage on wildland fire. Please note, some resources might be applicable to multiple roles within the community.

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Create a Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Federal Emergency Management Agency
This policy guidance is designed for those entities creating an approved mitigation plan. Specific guidance for state, local, and tribal entities. Also includes a link to the National Hazard Mitigation Planning Program (partnered with the Emergency Management Institute). Read More

County Wildfire Playbook

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National Association of Counties
This resources was designed by county commissioners for county commissioners to better support their work to become more resilient to wildland fires. Read More

Community Wildfire Protection Plans – Revisiting CWPPs: Learning Group Summary (FAC Net)

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Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network
In May of 2020, FAC Net convened participants across the country in a CWPP-focused learning group to help connect practitioners to each other and current research. A summary of the themes and takeaways can be downloaded below. Read More

Community Wildfire Protection Planning with The Ember Alliance

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Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network, Watershed Research and Training Center, Coalitions and Collaboratives, Hispanic Access Foundation
Learn all about Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) in this overview presentation. Read More

Community Wildfire Planning Center

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Community Wildfire Planning Center
This non-profit organization focuses on helping communities use planning tools to create more resilience. Contains resources for local government officials and community members. Read More

Community Organizations Active in Disaster

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Extension Disaster Education Network
Resources to support the development of a Community Organization Active in Disaster to help communities increase their response planning and recovery capacity. Read More

Community Guide to Preparing and Implementing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan

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International Association of Fire Chiefs
This Community Guide offers strategies, case studies and other resources to improve coordination and communication among stakeholders as they develop, implement, and monitor the success of a CWPP. Read More

California CWPP Toolkit

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CAL FIRE—Office of the State Fire Marshal Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation Division, Community Wildfire Planning Center, Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network, and California Fire Safe Council
The California CWPP Toolkit provides important guidance and resources for communities to develop and implement CWPPs across the state Read More

Building to Coexist with Fire: Community Risk Reduction for New Development in California

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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
“This document includes guidance on the following: inclusion of fire professionals in the planning process; the spatial placement of communities; how communities are laid out to minimize exposure; and key defensibility, ignition, and evacuation concerns.” Read More

Building a Wildfire-Resistant Home: Codes and Costs

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
This paper highlights the finding that a new home built to wildfire-resistant codes and standards can be constructed for roughly the same cost as a typical home. Read More
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