Wildfires   

Preface

Part 1: Why Prepare for Natural Disasters?

Part 2: Basic Preparedness for Natural Disasters

A. Getting Informed

B. Emergency Disaster Planning and Checklists

C. Assemble Disaster Supplies Kit

D. Shelter from Natural Disasters

E. Hazard Specific Preparedness

F. Practice and Mainain Your Disaster Safety Plan

Part 3: Natural Hazards

A. Floods

B. Tornadoes

C. Hurricanes

D. Thunderstorms and Lightning

E. Winter Storms and Extreme Cold

F. Extreme Heat

G. Earthquakes

H. Volcanoes

I. Landscape and Debris Flow (Mudslide)

J. Tsunamis

K. Fires

L. Wildfires

Part 4: Technological Hazards

A. Hazardous Material Incidents

B. Household Chemical Emergencies

C. Nuclear Power Plants

Part 5: Terrorism

A. General Information About Terrorism

B. Explosions

C. Biological Threats

D. Chemical Threats

E. Nuclear Blast

F. Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD)

G. Homeland Security Advisory System

Part 6: Recovering from Disaster

Appendix A: Water Conservation Tips

Appendix B: Disaster Supply Checklists

Appendix C: Family Communication Plan

FEMA Homepage

If you live on a remote hillside or in a valley, prairie, or forest where flammable vegetation is abundant, your residence could be vulnerable to wildfires. These fires are usually triggered by lightning or accidents. Wildfires spread quickly, igniting brush, trees, and homes.