Before Wildfire Strikes: A guide to improving wildfire preparedness and living with fire in Hood River County

Guide / Pamphlet / Handout
Published in: 2024
Oregon State University Extension

This resource includes practical tips and guidance about home hardening and creating defensible space, planning for wildfire on woodland properties by implementing management practices like thinning and fuel breaks, creating an emergency preparedness plans for families, and preparing for wildfire smoke by monitoring air quality and improving indoor air. It also explores how wildfires have shaped the Hood River landscape and how collaborative efforts are working to improve wildfire resilience in Hood River County.