Wildfire Preparedness

  • Safety during wildfires can depend largely on preparation.
  • Have evacuation and communication plans in place and emergency preparedness kits for members of your household.
  • Proper landscaping, construction planning, and keeping flammable materials away from your home also play important roles in preparedness.
  • In the event of a wildfire, protect yourself and those around you from smoke, especially those who have health risks.
  • Monitor conditions and listen for and obey evacuation orders.
  • After a wildfire evacuation, return only when given clearance.
  • When cleaning up after a wildfire, be sure to follow health and safety practices.

Links

Community Fire Planning Homeowner Wildfire Education Stay Safe After a Wildfire and Wildfire Cleanup Wildfire Occupational Health and Safety

Resources

Before, During, & After a Wildfire

Get the most up-to-date information from Ready.gov about how to prepare for and stay safe during and after a wildfire.

Visit the Ready.gov Wildfire Page

Be Prepared to Evacuate

In the event of a wildfire, it's important to have an evacuation plan, a communication plan, a preparedness kit, and stay up to date on fire movement in case of an evacuation order.

View FEMA's Wildfire Evacuation Checklist

Stay Safe From Wildfire Smoke

Smoke from wildfires is especially harmful for children, the elderly, and people with vulnerable health conditions. Track air quality and plan accordingly.

Visit the CDC's Wildfire Smoke Page

Learn About Firewise Landscaping

Learn landscaping tips for protecting homes located in Utah's urban-wild interface.

Firewise Landscaping Guidebook

Articles & Publications


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Ask an Expert – Wildfire Safety Starts at Home

Wildfire safety starts at home, especially for those living in Utah’s Wildland/Urban Interface. By managing vegetation and creating defensible space in zones around your home, you can greatly reduce wildfire risk and increase the chance of structure survi...


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Firewise Landscaping

Cody Zesiger of USU Extension shows how to protect your home from wildfire. Learn the three home ignition zones, fire-resistant building materials, and landscaping tips that keep embers away.