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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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USDA
Description
Webpage from USDA and U.S. Forest Service with a map of potential wildfire risk across the U.S.
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Author(s)
Restaino Christina,
et al.
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University of Nevada Reno Extension,
University of California Cooperative Extension,
Tahoe Resource Conservation District,
Cal Fire
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A report for homeowners and contractors providing specific recommendations for how to retrofit existing components of a home to withstand wildfire.
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Canada Government of Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Climate Change
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GNWT ECC
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Website describing how wildfires spread and how fuels, weather, and topography influence fires.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
Description
Webpage that providing designation program enables homeowners to take preventative measures for their home and yard to protect against wildfire.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
Description
Webpage describing ways builders and communities an reduce wildfire risk.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
Description
A webpage providing guidance on increasing the wildfire resistance of a home.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA Forest Service
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Organization(s)
USDA,
USDA Forest Service
Description
A website created by the U.S. Forest Service, containing interactive maps, charts and resources to help communities explore their risk to wildfires.
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Antonopoulos Chrissi A,
et al.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Article describing the impacts of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality and some ways ASHRAE is responding.
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Congressional Research Service
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CRS
Description
Fact sheet providing recent statistics on wildfires in the U.S.
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Journal of Light Construction
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JLC
Description
Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.
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Author(s)
CAL FIRE Fire Engineering Division,
Cal Fire Office of the State Fire Marshal,
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
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CAFED,
CAL FIRE OSFM,
CADFFP
Description
A list of exterior building products and materials approved for use in wildland urban interface zoned homes. These products are non-combustible or ignition-resistant.
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Department of Resource Management Building Division
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County of Shasta California
Description
An example of wildland urban interface construction requirements for new buildings built in very high fire risk zones/areas.
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U.S. Fire Administration
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Organization(s)
USFA
Description
Website summarizing wildland codes and standards, including related NFPA codes and standards.
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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.
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ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
Tax credit for ENERGY STAR certified windows, doors and skylights.