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Firewise gardens in California: Sonoma fire districts lead wildfire risk reduction

Firewise gardens provide safer landscaping options California is increasingly threatened by wildfires, with communities taking proactive steps to reduce risks. As reported by the Sonoma Index-Tribune, the Schell-Vista Fire Protection District and Sonoma Valley Fire District have implemented Firewise gardens to encourage residents to adopt fire-resistant landscaping. Firewise gardens are designed to limit fire spread […]

Firewise USA 2023 program recap highlights community efforts

New communities join Firewise USA in 2023 As reported by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are 44.8 million homes across approximately 70,000 communities in the wildland/urban interface (WUI) in the United States. The past couple of years, including events like the Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas, have underscored the importance of resident preparation […]

Prepare for the 2023 Firewise USA Renewal Application

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Each year, communities participating in the Firewise USA program must demonstrate their dedication to wildfire education and risk mitigation. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) emphasizes that this annual commitment not only elevates the safety status of homes and landscapes but also significantly enhances their chances of surviving a wildfire. To maintain their recognized status, […]

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