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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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Build Wildfire Resilience

Website / Interactive Map
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Information on drinking water contamination after wildfire, a checklist for preparedness and response actions, and best practices for risk reduction and mitigation. Read More

After the Flames: Post Fire Resources

Website / Interactive Map
Coalitions & Collaboratives, Inc
This page is a collection of resources containing valuable post-fire recovery and restoration information. Read More

After the Fire Toolkit

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After the Fire Washington
This toolkit was designed to help communities communicate with residents after wildfires quickly, accurately, and comprehensively. Contains graphics, doorhangers, press releases, social media posts, brochures and more. All resources are available in multiple formats and are customizable for your area. Read More

A Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management: Principles, Themes, and Pathways for Action

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
Federal Emergency Management Agency
This guide can help the emergency management community create an inclusive framework for engaging with their community. Contains information on understanding community complexity, recognizing community capabilities and needs, building and maintaining partnerships, and more. Read More
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