Brief synopsis about the Wildfire Risk to Communities interactive tool from the RMRS.
Management Implications:
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The Wildfire Risk to Communities website is a one-stop resource where citizens and community leaders can assess the wildfire
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By providing nationwide coverage of wildfire risk, it is possible to compare how the wildfire risk varies across a state, region, or county and prioritize actions to mitigate the risk.
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Crucially for communities within the wildland-urban interface, the wildfire risk accounts for how houses may be susceptible to embers or indirect ignition sources.