With a busy fire season already upon us, researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) looked into the potential for a massive …
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Wildfire Response Performance Measurement: Current and Future Directions
Abstract: The Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, defines success in the wildland fire response environment as “safely …
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Colorado Dept of Public Health & Environment Post-Fire Playbook
Developed for counties, tribes, municipalities, and water providers, the post-fire playbook was designed to fill in the gaps in …
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Reducing Wildfire Risk in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Policy, Trends, and Solutions
Increasing home development in wildfire-prone areas, coupled with climate change, are exacerbating wildfire risks to many …
Land use planning can reduce wildfire risk to homes and communities
Wildfire risk to people and homes is increasing. While climate change and decades of fuel buildup have exacerbated wildfires, …
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Assessment of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) in Arizona & Throughout the West
This white paper shares lessons learned and recommendations for Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) design and plan elements …
Preparing for wildfires during a pandemic
From Headwaters Economics:“The wildfire season coupled with the COVID-19 crisis will test the capacity and resolve of our disaster …
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How to Make a Go-Bag
A Go-bag is an evacuation preparation bag that contains a three-day supply of items one would need to safely evacuate their home. …