EQUITABLE MITIGATION PROGRAM

Fire Adapted Methow Valley developed and implemented an equity-based wildfire risk mitigation program (EMP) guides and toolkits to help those who are working with historically marginalized, underserved, and overburdened communities to reduce their wildfire risk.  The toolkit includes a report of their findings and lessons learned, a guide for program implementation, and an anticipated timeline for program development and implementation.

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PREPARING YOUR HOME AND LANDSCAPE

This module focuses on how homes ignite during a wildfire and actions that you can take to protect your home.

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SMOKE-READY COMMUNITIES

Smoke can impact even the healthiest individuals and there are actions that we can take to better live with smoke. In this module, you will learn how smoke can impact your health, what you can do to reduce its effects, and how to find air quality updates and recommendations to stay safe.

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PREPARING FOR EVACUATION

This module will provide you with information that you need to know to safely evacuate. It will introduce notification systems, the steps to prepare for evacuation, what to expect at evacuation shelters, and best practices if you are unable to evacuate – a last resort.

IMPORTANT: You may not receive an evacuation alert/notice.  If you feel unsafe at any time, leave immediately.  Call 9-1-1.

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FIRE ADAPTED COMMUNITIES

What can we do to better prepare for wildfire, and how we as individuals can start to take action? Learn how to prepare our families, develop a family communication plan, how to sign up for emergency alerts, and engage your neighbors.

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FIRE ADAPTED LANDSCAPES​

This module introduces the role and benefits of fire on the landscape, some of the factors driving the frequency and severity of wildfires in our region, and why it is important to prepare our communities to live safely with wildfire.

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