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Wildfire Response and Recovery

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The threat of wildland fires for people living near wildland areas or using recreational facilities in wilderness areas is real. Dry conditions at various times of the year and in various parts of the United States greatly increase the potential for wildland fires. To reduce the risk, you'll need to consider the fire resistance of your home, the topography of your property, and the nature of the vegetation close by.

This Wildfire Response and Recovery page is designed to be a quick guide for preparing yourself and your family for before, during, and after a wildfire.

Before a Wildfire

Preparing for a Wildfire

Wildfire Monitoring

During a Wildfire

After a Wildfire

Recover and Rebuild

How do I file an insurance claim from damage due to a wildfire?

IRS Assistance

Preparing for Future Wildfires

What can be done to prepare for wildfires?

How Does Mitigation Help?

Mitigation is the effort to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. A recent study by the Multihazard Mitigation Council shows that each dollar spent on mitigation saves an average of four dollars. FEMA’s Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) implements numerous Congressionally-authorized programs that address the effects of natural hazards through mitigation activities.

What kind of Federal Financial Assistance is there?

Wildfire-Related Best Practices

Communities that have experienced tornado disasters have documented their recovery and prevention efforts and success to share with others in the form of best practices.  Here is a sampling of these best practices related to tornado disaster recovery, mitigation, and prevention.  Click here to search for additional best practices. 

Best Practices from the State of California

Best Practices from Other States

Last Modified: Wednesday, 14-Sep-2011 15:26:32 EDT