The Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program provides grants to communities at risk from wildfire to develop or revise their community wildfire protection plans and carry out mitigation projects described within those plans. It is administered by the USDA Forest Service.
Wildfire Response
Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program
FEMA’s Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant program provides funding for fire prevention programs and supports firefighter health and safety research and development. Wildland urban interface projects such as community risk assessments, adoption or reinstatement of WUI fire codes, and WUI education/awareness projects are funded.
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program
FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program provides funds to assist in increasing the number of firefighters to help communities meet industry minimum standards and attain 24-hour staffing to provide adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards. Wildland firefighter training and wildland PPE are also funded.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program
FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program funds critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance efficiencies, and support community resilience, such as wildland firefighter and officer training, basic wildland firefighting equipment, wildland firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE), and wildland fire apparatus.
State Fire Training Grants
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) provides grants each year to state fire training agencies to bolster the delivery of National Fire Academy classes to career and volunteer fire and emergency services personnel from state, local, Tribal, and territorial organizations.
Fire and Smoke Map
The AirNow Fire and Smoke Map provides information in English and Spanish that can be used to help protect your health from wildfire smoke. It shows air quality information, fire locations, smoke plumes, smoke forecasts, and more. It is a collaboration between the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Emergency Managers Toolkit: Meeting the Needs of Latino Communities
Emergency managers and other emergency responders need to ensure that the LatinoHispanic residents of their communities receive needed information and assistance to prepare for, survive, and recover from public emergencies. This toolkit is designed to facilitate that process.
Capacity-Building Toolkit for including Aging and Disability Networks in Emergency Planning
Developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response in coordination with the National Association of County and City Health Officials, this free toolkit provides a resources guide for aging and disability networks to plan for and respond to disasters. Content is designed to support those with access and functional needs.
Ready.Gov
Ready.gov provides free information for all people seeking to prepare for disasters. This resource includes material tailored to individuals with access and functional needs. Information includes important planning considerations, emergency communication plan templates, and videos with open captions and American Sign Language.
Limited English Proficiency
LEP.gov provides resources and information to expand and improve language access for individuals with limited English proficiency. The site provides data and language maps as well as guidance and resources for those working in emergency preparedness.