In the forests surrounding our communities, we are using treatments like prescribed fire and others makes the forest healthier and helps keep communities safer.
In our communities, fire safety is also about protecting houses and buildings from wildfire. People can lower the risk of a building catching fire by improving its defensible space. We also need to think bigger and try to have all the buildings in our neighborhoods have defensible space. This helps firefighters do their job more safely, so we can’t wait until it’s too late.
It is important to know what you can do now to be prepared! Below are more details for those who want to learn more and take action.
FEMA Recommendations
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety – Wildfire Guidance for Home & Business Owners
National Wildland Fire Ready, Set, Go! Program
Learn the most effective ways to create defensible space for your property.
Organize 8 to 2,500 houses & become a recognized Firewise USA site.
Check out your local Emergency Management website. Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, Klamath, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
Sign up for emergency alerts.
