Wildfires Survival

At a glance..

More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings in or near forests, rural areas, or remote mountain sites. There, homeowners enjoy the very real danger of wildfire. Wildfires often begin unnoticed.

The details..

"Wildfire" is a comprehensive guide that aims to educate people about the dangers of wildfires. The book has been produced by the National Disaster Education Coalition, which includes organizations such as FEMA, American Red Cross, USDA' CSREES among others. With more and more people making their homes in woodland settings or near forests, rural areas or remote mountain sites where they face real danger from wildfire; this book becomes an important resource for them.

The first part of the book explains what wildfires are and what causes them. It describes three different classes of wildfires - surface fire, ground fire and crown fires - along with their characteristics. Additionally it highlights some alarming statistics like over four out of every five forest fires are started by humans due to negligent behavior such as smoking in forested areas or improperly extinguishing campfires.

In order to help readers be prepared for a wildfire situation, "Wildfire" offers practical advice on developing family disaster plans specific to wildfire risks including identifying evacuation routes and water sources; creating safety zones around your property; maintaining adequate outside water source etc., all aimed at reducing injury/damage during a wildfire emergency.

Lastly," Wildfire" also covers ways you can protect your home/building against potential damage caused by wildland fires through proper design/landscape planning using non-combustible materials (tile,stucco), treating wood/composite material with UL listed retardant chemicals, installing electrical lines underground if possible etc.