Texas Forest Service is hosting a "Wild Land Urban Interface Workshop" in Jacksonville on April 5th to inform homeowners of proactive measures they can take to reduce their wildfire risk
Only you can prevent wildfires; Texas A&M provides the tools
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Monday, March 31, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Fire Smart Home Handbook Recommendations
The author of The Fire Smart Home Handbook recommends "survivable space" around a home to protect it from wildfires
Don’t get burned by wildfire
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Don’t get burned by wildfire
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Friday, March 28, 2014
Oklahoma Homeowner Wildfire Tips
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and FEMA officials teamed up to provide some tips to homeowners on protecting their homes from wildfires
How to reduce wildfire damage
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How to reduce wildfire damage
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
Federal Alliance For Safe Homes Provides Wildfire Tips
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes provided some advice to homeowners in Creek County,Oklahoma, on how to protect their homes from wildfires
Wildfire danger present in area
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Wildfire danger present in area
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Douglas County Homeowners Urged To Prepare For Wildfires
Folks in Douglas County are being urged to prepare for wildfires by visiting the Colorado State Fire Service website
Protecting your property from wildfire
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Protecting your property from wildfire
For more information on protecting your home from wildfires, visit Wildfire Home Defense
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Montecito Preparing For Wildfires
Santa Barbara, California, homeowners will partner with Montecito Fire Department to clear vegetation ahead of wildfire season
Montecito Residents on a Mission to Decrease Wildfire Risk
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Montecito Residents on a Mission to Decrease Wildfire Risk
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Monday, March 24, 2014
ENMU-Ruidoso FireWise Series Workshop Supports Obama's Budget Proposal
Residents at New Mexico's ENMU-Ruidoso FireWise Series Workshop were told about the benefits of a proposal included in the Fiscal Year 2015 budget proposal that would treat major wildfires as natural disasters
Wildfire funding reform in president's budget
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Wildfire funding reform in president's budget
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Saturday, March 22, 2014
Firewise Tips For Arizona Homeowners
Some Firewise tips were provided to homeowners in Arizona's White Mountains
Making your home defensible from wildfire
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Making your home defensible from wildfire
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Friday, March 21, 2014
Evergreen's CWPP Could Help Mountain Neighborhoods
Evergreen, Colorado's, Community Wildfire Protection Plan could provide the key to protecting neighborhoods from wildfires
Wildfire protection largely up to mountain neighbors
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Wildfire protection largely up to mountain neighbors
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Thursday, March 20, 2014
Colorado Homeowners Contributed To Black Forest Fire Losses
At the Wildland Urban Interface Conference in Reno, Nevada, the Black Forest Fire Chief blamed a lack of preparation by homeowners for the destructiveness of Colorado's Black Forest Fire
Black Forest Fire chief blames fire on residents not mitigating and extreme fire weather
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Black Forest Fire chief blames fire on residents not mitigating and extreme fire weather
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Three California Communities Join Firewise
Three areas in Plumas County, California, are now Firewise communities
County continues to work on wildfire preparedness
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County continues to work on wildfire preparedness
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Colorado Homeowners Observe Wildfire Preparedness Week
Homeowners were warned about possible wildfires due to dry, windy conditions during Colorado Wildfire Preparedness Week
Wildfires in March? It's possible
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Wildfires in March? It's possible
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Monday, March 17, 2014
Firewise Standards Should Be Voluntary
An editorial from South Dakota argues that Rapid City Fire Department should keep Firewise standards voluntary with the advice to "Educate, don’t mandate"
EDITORIAL: Wildfire measures should be voluntary
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EDITORIAL: Wildfire measures should be voluntary
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Saturday, March 15, 2014
USFS Chief Gives Wildfire Advice To Idaho Homeowners
US Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell provided some advice to property and forest owners on how to reduce the danger posed by wildfires on a visit to Boise, Idaho
Rocky Barker: Reducing fire threat through forest thinning and logging
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Rocky Barker: Reducing fire threat through forest thinning and logging
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Friday, March 14, 2014
Oklahoma Homeowners Learn How To Be Firewise
Residents of Meers, Oklahoma, are being advised to become "Firewise" to better protect their homes from wildfires
Simple steps to help protect your home from wildfires
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Simple steps to help protect your home from wildfires
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Thursday, March 13, 2014
New Partnership Between US/UK Agencies Could Lead To Firewise UK
The IAFC and the NFPA have formed a partnership with the United Kingdom's Chief Officers Association to address risk management and wildland fire education which could lead to a version of Firewise being adopted in the UK
Firefighters and Emergency Responders Worldwide Collaborate to Improve Risk Management for Wildfires
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Firefighters and Emergency Responders Worldwide Collaborate to Improve Risk Management for Wildfires
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Rapid City FD Protecting Homes From Wildfires
South Dakota's Rapid City Fire Department floated a proposal that would help homes in fire-prone parts of the city survive wildfires
Rapid City fire officials want to impose landscaping rules to prevent spread of wildfires
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Rapid City fire officials want to impose landscaping rules to prevent spread of wildfires
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Irish Homeowners Learn About Wildfire Dangers
A seminar in County Laois briefed Irish landowners on the dangers posed by wildfires over the next few months
Forest fire seminar as land-owner interest grows
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Forest fire seminar as land-owner interest grows
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Monday, March 10, 2014
Wildfire Map Helps New Bern Homeowners
A wildland-urban interface map will help homeowners in New Bern, North Carolina, determine whether they are living in wildfire-prone areas
New map helps ID wildfire-prone areas of New Bern
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New map helps ID wildfire-prone areas of New Bern
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Saturday, March 8, 2014
Protecting Southern California Homes From Wildfires
Global Fire Technologies touted their dedication to protecting homes in Southern California from wildfires
Prevent the Damaging Effects of Wildfire with Global Fire Technologies, Inc.
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Prevent the Damaging Effects of Wildfire with Global Fire Technologies, Inc.
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Friday, March 7, 2014
Fire Adapted Communities Look To Waldo Canyon Fire Lessons
Colorado's 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire is providing important information on how homeowners can transform their neighborhoods into Fire Adapted Communities
Waldo Canyon Report Offers Roadmap on How Communities Can Reduce Wildfire Risks
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Waldo Canyon Report Offers Roadmap on How Communities Can Reduce Wildfire Risks
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
Yakima Valley Fire Adapted Communities Coalition Meeting May 3rd
Washington's Yakima Valley Fire Adapted Communities Coalition will hold a wildfire preparedness meeting May 3rd
Wildfire protection planning meeting today
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Wildfire protection planning meeting today
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Austin Prepares For Wildfires
The first in a Climate Central series looks at wildfire preparations in Austin, Texas
Austin a ‘Poster Child’ for Urban Wildfire Threat
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Austin a ‘Poster Child’ for Urban Wildfire Threat
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Wildfire Protection Funds Available To Montana Homeowners
The Montana State University Extension Office in Gallatin County was awarded funds to assist landowners in Gallatin, Park and Magher Counties to help protect homes from wildfires
Wildfire Protection Funds Available In Southwest Montana
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Wildfire Protection Funds Available In Southwest Montana
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Monday, March 3, 2014
Colorado Community Preparing For Wildfires
Residents of the Colorado Springs community of Broadmoor are trying to prepare for wildfires of the future
Is the most vulnerable part of town ready for a wildfire?
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Is the most vulnerable part of town ready for a wildfire?
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Saturday, March 1, 2014
Scripps Ranch Homeowners Scrambling For Wildfire Insurance
Homeowners in the San Diego County community of Scripps Ranch, which was visited by wildfires in 2003 and 2007, have been told their fire insurance will not be renewed due to the imminent fire danger
Homeowners in path of 2003 wildfire now getting notice of non-renewal of insurance policies
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Homeowners in path of 2003 wildfire now getting notice of non-renewal of insurance policies
For more information on protecting your home from wildfires, visit Wildfire Home Defense
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