Each year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) hosts a campaign for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on the first Saturday in May. This year, it falls on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. While this work is important to think about year-round, having an organized springtime push can really get projects moving forward – from individual household prep to city-wide initiatives.
Below is a curated list of wildfire preparedness resources from our blog archive. Dive deep into each one for inspiration, reminders, and motivation towards your wildfire preparedness goals!
Tips for Hosting Your Own Community Wildfire Preparedness Day Event
This blog features examples of successful community engagement tactics from various Fire Networks members across the country. Learn from those who have put these events into practices for years, if not decades!
Wildfire Prep Day 2023: All Projects Big and Small
Whether you have 10 minutes or 10 hours, we have wildfire preparedness project suggestions for you! This blog includes a handy PDF guide for projects of all sizes.
#MakeAKitMonday: Facilitating Emergency Preparedness
What are the key components of a “go-bag”? And how do you make the process of emergency preparedness a bit less daunting? Get answers to these questions and more in this blog, written the year after Washington State’s worst wildfire season on record.
Wildfire preparedness is important for everyone, and includes educating our young folks on what to expect during fire season. This blog is rich in resources for youth education and lesson plans on wildfire.
Five Useful Apps for Wildfire Readiness
Our phones and other devices can be a critical resource for information during a wildfire event or other emergency. There are a ton of apps out there to keep people informed – here are a few that offer wildfire-specific updates.
What other wildfire preparedness resources do you find helpful? Share them in the comments!
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