Reduce Risk
Communities can take steps to reduce and manage risk and become better fire-adapted. Find tools and resources to help mitigate wildfire risk in your community.
Ignition-Resistant Homes
Use wildfire-resistant building materials and landscaping.
Land Use Planning
Direct how communities develop in wildfire-prone areas with plans and regulations.
Evacuation & Readiness
Be ready for wildfires with community alerts, evacuation routes, and family plans.
Vulnerable Populations
Address the social and economic vulnerabilities of people in the community.
Smoke Ready
Prepare for the health impacts of wildfire smoke in the community.
Prevent Ignitions
Reduce ignitions from campfires, debris burning, vehicles, and other sources.
Response
Manage and fight wildfires to protect lives, communities, and resources.
Hazardous Fuels Management
Cut, thin, burn, or otherwise reduce flammable vegetation on the landscape.
Recovery and Rebuilding
Restore the landscape and community following a wildfire.
Funding
Find grants to support community wildfire risk reduction.
Understand Risk
Wildfire risk is based on several factors: likelihood, intensity, exposure, and susceptibility. Understanding which factors affect your community can help you prioritize risk reduction activities.