10 Tips to Prevent Wildfires - U.S. Department of the Interior
WEBMay 15, 2023 · These preventable wildfires threaten lives, property and our precious natural resources. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a public land pro, you play a valuable role in preventing wildfires and protecting our natural resources.
Wildfire Prevention - National Interagency Fire Center
WEBWhether it is properly extinguishing a campfire or keeping your vehicle maintained to prevent sparks, following just a few simple steps can help prevent wildfires. Learn how to properly use outdoor equipment; burn debris safely; start, maintain, and extinguish a campfire; maintain a vehicle and tow safely; and practice fire-safe target shooting ...
How to Prevent Wildfires - American Red Cross
WEBBigger, more dangerous wildfires affect more of us each year. The Red Cross has tips to prevent wildfires from starting and spreading. Learn how to protect your home and family today.
WEBHere’s how you can help protect your home from wildfires. OUTSIDE THE HOME. FORTIFY YOUR ROOF. CONSTRUCT YOUR ROOF WITH FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIALS. The likelihood your home will survive a wildfire is based largely on how your home is built and what materials are used.
Wildfire Preparedness and Safety: A How-To Guide
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Ordinances include: Meeting state brush clearance and defensible space requirements, which involves clearing out dead leaves and brush; mowing weeds and grasses; and establishing gaps between trees and shrubs. This is typically referred to as creating a fuel break.
Safety Guidelines: Wildfires and Wildfire Smoke - CDC
WEBApr 15, 2024 · Key points. Pay attention to your local weather forecast and to air quality at www.airnow.gov. Always follow instructions given by local emergency management officials. Stay inside if authorities tell you to do so. Protect yourself from smoke. Reduce your exposure to wildfire smoke. It's important for everyone to reduce their exposure to smoke.
Wildfires - Ready.gov
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Avoid hot ash, charred trees, smoldering debris and live embers. The ground may contain heat pockets that can burn you or spark another fire. When cleaning, wear protective clothing – including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, work gloves and sturdy thick-soled shoes – during clean-up efforts.
Wildfire safety tips, facts, and information - National Geographic
WEBAug 12, 2019 · Here are some tips on how to prevent wildfires and what to do if you're caught in the middle of one. How to prevent a wildfire Contact 911, your local fire department, or the park service...
Wildfire Mitigation - National Interagency Fire Center
WEBDuring a wildfire, embers cause most home ignitions. Residents can harden homes minimizing property damage and protecting firefighters. Help reduce putting firefighters and communities at risk by hardening your home to ember intrusion and creating defensible space on private property.
Confronting the Wildfire Crisis - US Forest Service
WEBIn January 2022, the Forest Service launched a robust strategy to address the wildfire crisis in the places where it poses the most immediate threats to communities, critical infrastructure, and natural resources.
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