Residents

Living in Washington means living with wildfire. Your family, home, pets, and property are at the center of your life, and it is up to you to prepare for a broad range of inconvenient, and possibly tragic, outcomes. Whether it’s before, during, or after the fire, we understand that the way forward can be daunting. Take simple steps to get started.

BEFORE THE FIRE
DURING THE FIRE
AFTER THE FIRE

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.

EMP Report

EMP Toolkit

Timeline

Sample Agenda

with Resources

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Presentation Template

with Talking Points

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the PowerPoint Presentation

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English and Spanish

(Spanish Audio/English Subtitles)

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.

Sample Agenda

with Resources

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SPANISH

Presentation Template

with Talking Points

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the PowerPoint Presentation

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English and Spanish

(Spanish Audio/English Subtitles)

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.

Sample Agenda

with Resources

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SPANISH

Presentation Template

with Talking Points

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the PowerPoint Presentation

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English and Spanish

(Spanish Audio/English Subtitles)

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.

Sample Agenda

with Resources

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Presentation Template

with Talking Points

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the PowerPoint Presentation

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(Spanish Audio/English Subtitles)

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.

Sample Agenda

with Resources

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Presentation Template

with Talking Points

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the PowerPoint Presentation

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English and Spanish

(Spanish Audio/English Subtitles)

tool-box
Before the Fire
 
Watch these videos to learn how to prepare your family for smoke and evacuation.
 
Read these Fact Sheets to learn about actions that you can take to protect your home and landscape. (NFPA and Insurance Institute for Home and Business Safety)
 
Use these templates to develop a family communication plan, evacuation plan, and emergency kit. (Washington Emergency Management and Ready.gov)
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During the Fire
 
Sign-up for state-wide and county emergency alerts!
 
Contact your nearest fire district or county emergency management office to learn and practice how to evacuate safely, and if necessary shelter in place (the last resort!).
 
Watch Health Tips for Dealing with Wildfire Smoke (USFS) and How to fit an N-95 Mask (City of Ashland) to reduce your exposure to smoke.
 
Find smoke advisory maps and tips for reducing smoke exposure in this Smoke-Ready toolbox. (EPA)
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Recovery from Wildfire
 
Follow these After the Fire tips to start your road to recovery.
 
Read Surviving Wildfire by Linda Masterson to help you prepare for and recover after the fire.
 

Check out these recovery resources for children and families. (Southern Oregon Fire Ecology Education)

PREPARING FOR EVACUATION


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These short videos 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.

Spanish Audio/English Subtitles

welcome

evacuation

conclusion

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PREPARING YOUR HOME AND LANDSCAPE


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

Spanish Audio/English Subtitles

welcome

home and landscape

conclusion

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With gratitude and appreciation, this toolkit was supported by and developed in collaboration with Sachamama, WRCD staff, The Nature Conservancy, Community Advancement for Family Education, Nuestra Casa, Chelan County Fire District 1, Cascadia Conservation District, and the Latino Community Fund.

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This project was made possible through support provided by the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Department of Agriculture United State Forest Service (USFS), and The Watershed and Research and Training Center (WTRC) to the Washington Resource Conservation and Development Council (WRCD).  The content and opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position or the policy of the USFS, BLM, DOI, WTRC, or the WRCD and no official endorsement should be inferred.

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ON A MISSION IN WASHINGTON

As handy as it might be, there is no road map or checklist for fire adaptation. The scale of our task and the geographically distinct regions of our state demand that smart people with different perspectives come together. Together, we’re making headway living with wildfire in Washington.

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