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Wildland-Urban Interface Growth in the U.S.

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Author(s)
U.S. Forest Service
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Organization(s)
USDA
Description
Article describing the growth of the wildland urban interface in the United States from 1990 to 2010, expanding from 30.8 to 43.4 million homes (a 41% increase), and growing from 581,000 to 770,000 kM2 (33% growth), an increase of 189,000 km2, an area that is larger than Washington State.

Winter Storm Safety

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Author(s)
American Red Cross
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Organization(s)
Red Cross
Description
Webpage from American Red Cross describing how to stay safe and prepare homes for severe winter weather such as blizzards.