Useful Links

The Web has a wealth of information about Defensible Space, Evacuation, How To's about how to make your home safe from fire (aka "hardening" your house), Smokey the Bear (awesome for the kids!) – and more.

Retrofit Guide

Tahoe RCD just finished a peer reviewed Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide: How to Harden Homes Against Wildfire. This project was funded by Cal Fire in partnership with University of Nevada, Reno Extension, University of California Cooperative Extension, and Living with Fire.

World-renowned UC Professor (and Neighbor's Son!) Talks about California Fire Practices and Prevention

Scott Stephens, professor of Wild Land Fire Sciences at UC Berkeley and world-renowned expert in fire prevention (who also happens to be neighbor Louis Stephens' son!) talks about California fire practices and prevention in this YouTube video. Scott has testified before the United States Congress and is known worldwide for his knowledge about fires. Many countires have invited him to help them…

USA Today: 500 Towns That Have Higher Fire Risks Than Paradise

USA Today Wildfire Risks - 500 Towns That Have Higher Risks Than Paradise

Do Fuel Breaks Work? Fascinating Article.

The Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network looks at the massively destructive Carr fire in 2018 and examines why fuel breaks failed - or did they? Thought-provoking article. One comment in particular stood out because it's something each of us can play a part in.

May contain: map, diagram, vegetation, plant, plot, and atlas

Air Now Air Quality Conditions

Enter your Zip Code and click OK to see the current Air Quality data from the EPA's AirNow program for your area. AirNow contains real time air quality data and forecasts for the entire United States. Outdoor air quality measurements come from thousands of monitoring stations across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

UC Extension Wildfire Preparation & Recovery

Read the Wildfire Preparation & Recovery article from UC Extension. The article describes key ways to improve your hanges to withstand wildfire, including building resistance in the surrounding landscape, the Wildland Urban Interface area, and in your structures.

Smokey the Bear

Smokey the Bear is as engaging for kids as ever. Help your children become more wildfire aware, without causing fear. This is a great site for kids. Take a peek at the video from Steven Colbert. There's so much to look at. And, remember, only YOU can prevent forest fires!

Cal Fire Links

Check these Cal Fire links for excellent advice about planning ahead for wildfire. Includes checklists.

Local Fire Departments

El Dorado County Diamond Springs Fire Department

Other Links - Worth a Look

USDA and USFS

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