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Fire is a natural part of the California landscape. However, fire suppression efforts that began nearly a century ago attempted to remove fire from the landscape. The legacies of this are ecosystems that have dramatically changed and are at higher risk of catastrophic fire.
Although wildfires are part of Californias landscape, properties can be designed and maintained to reduce their vulnerability. Agricultural infrastructure (e.g.
While the fire is burning, the primary response will be made by state, local, and federal agencies tasked with emergency response. The following resources may be helpful for you during a wildfire.
The host of emotions following a disaster can leave one feeling overwhelmed and wondering what to do next. Wildfire recovery doesn't happen overnight. It is a steady process of assessing damage, evaluating new conditions, and deciding on what to do next.
No matter where you are in California, you are likely affected by fire. Maybe youre in an urban area experiencing smoke from distant wildfires, or maybe youre a landowner whos interested in using prescribed fire to maintain your property.
PBAs are cooperative networks of local landowners, community members, community-based organizations, and agency partners working together to conduct prescribed burns.
