More people are living in what is known as the Wildland Urban
Interface (WUI), where homes and other structures are built in
or near woodland settings or forests. There, residents enjoy the
beauty of the environment but face the very real danger of
wildfire. Wildfires often begin unnoticed. They can be ignited
by escaped debris burning, the careless tossing of a cigarette,
an unattended campfire, or from natural causes like lightning.
They spread quickly igniting brush, trees, and homes. There are
multiple wildfire preparedness programs available that help
prevent fire fatalities, injuries and property loss caused by
wildfires. Firewise shows that working together, residents can
make their own property – and their neighborhood – much safer
from wildfire. The Firewise Communities/USA Recognition Program
provides a number of resources and action steps homeowners can
utilize now to reduce their community’s risk of wildfire damage
tomorrow. The Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Program, seeks to develop
and improve the dialo