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Utilities

Water, electricity, gas, sewer, garbage, communications infrastructure

Utilities are essential for multiple community functions, from electric service to drinking water and beyond. Resources which can help utilities harden their infrastructure, reover from wildfire, and prepare their communities for planned public safety power shut-offs can be found below. Please note, some resources might be applicable to multiple roles within the community.

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Emergency Management and Response – Information Sharing and Analysis Center

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U.S. Fire Administration
The U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA) Emergency Management and Response – Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR‑ISAC) is a major information sharing hub for the dissemination of critical infrastructure protection and emerging threat information for the Emergency Services Sector (ESS). The EMR‑ISAC collects and shares critical infrastructure protection and emerging threat information relevant to the ESS... Read More

CWPP Learning: Facilitating the CWPP Signature Process 

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Washington Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network
For a CWPP to be finalized, it must go through a signatory process. The Healthy Forest Restoration Act requires that three entities must mutually agree to the final contents of a CWPP: the applicable local government (i.e., counties or cities), the local fire department(s); and the state entity responsible for forest management. These resources can help... 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

Build Wildfire Resilience

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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
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