The Mile 17 East End Road Fire in 2009 near Homer threatened hundreds of homes, but also reinforced the value of preparing your home and property to withstand a wildfire. Many homes survived due to homeowner preparations.
The following links to statewide and national FireWise programs can help you prepare your home and property. Check back soon for more links!
FireWise Links
• FireWise Alaska – Helping protect you and your community from the threat of wildfire.
http://forestry.alaska.gov/burn/
• National FireWise Program
www.firewise.org/
• FireWise You Can Use – From checklists to videos and other resources on how to prepare your home.
www.firewise.org/fw_
youcanuse/index.htm
www.firewise.org/resources/
homeowner.htm
• FireWise Communities
www.firewise.org/usa/index.htm