Wildfires: Related Links

Before a Wildfire

• American Red Cross
  Find resources for disaster relief and emergency preparedness.
• U.S. Fire Administration
  Find fire safety information for the public, at-risk populations, fire safety professionals, volunteers, and the media.
• Firewise
  Take steps to protect your homes from the risk of wildfires.
• Foodsafety.gov
  Find out how to keep food safe during and after an emergency.
• Make a Plan
  Learn how to develop a family disaster plan.
• Ready.gov
  Get emergency preparedness guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

During a Wildfire

• Air Quality Index
  Access a guide to air quality and your health.
• Evacuate Safely
  Learn what to do before you evacuate, while you’re evacuated, and after the evacuation ends.
• Inciweb
  Get interagency information on specific wildfires including photographs, maps, announcements, and closures.

After A Wildfire

• What You Need to Know When the Power Goes Out Unexpectedly
  Tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power.
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  Learn how to prevent carbon monoxide exposure with multilingual printable Frequently Asked Questions.
• Fact Sheet: Prevent Injury after a Disaster
  Get tips to prevent injury after a disaster.
• Cleanup Safely
  Learn how to stay safe during cleanup.

Other Resources

• Firefighter Safety in the Wildland/Urban Interface
  See videos demonstrating firefighting techniques and lessons learned for fire and emergency personnel.
• National Interagency Fire Center
  Find out more about the logistical and support center for U.S. wildland firefighting.
  • Bureau of Land Management Fire and Aviation
    Discover how the agency develops policy, conducts wildland fire research, and coordinates with other firefighting organizations.
  • National Park Service Fire and Aviation Management
    Explore the agency’s six fire management branches: Aviation, Structural Fire, Wildland Fire, Administration, Communication and Education, and Information Technology.
  • USDA Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management
    Learn about the science behind the agency’s fire management strategies.
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  See here for health and safety resources for fire departments, fire fighters, and partner organizations.
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group
  Find out about programs, policies, standards, and training for wildfire management agencies.
• Respirator Fact Sheet
  Get information about respirators from CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.