When forest fires threaten your area, these websites can provide you with more information:
InciWeb
http://inciweb.nwcg.gov: The online program provides information on forest fire emergencies and prescribed burns.
National Interagency Fire Center
https://www.nifc.gov/: The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), located in Boise, Idaho, is the nation’s support center for fighting wildfires. Eight different agencies and organizations are part of the NIFC.
Fire Enterprise Geospatial Portal
https://egp.nwcg.gov/egp: Fire EGP leverages multiple spatial data sources for mapping, decision support, business intelligence and situational awareness with multiple tools to display and analyze forest fire data.
Forest fires near my home
https://wildfiresnearme.wfmrda.com: Wildfires Near Me is a beta web application that aims to keep you informed of wildfires in your area.
FEMA
Download the FEMA app and receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide.
Community alerts
Subscribe to community alerts in your area and be aware of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) – which do not require registration.
Air quality alerts
Be careful of air quality alerts on this site.
Insurance documents
Make sure your insurance policies and personal documents as if your ID was up to date.
Fire zone
Learn how to create a fire resistant zone that is free of leaves, debris or flammable materials at least 30 feet from your home.
Evacuation routes
You may need to evacuate quickly due to a forest fire. Learn your escape routes, train with household members, pets and identify where you will be going.
Shelters
Check with local authorities for the latest information on public shelters or download the Red Cross emergency application for a list of open Red Cross shelters in your region.
To manage stress
Follow CDC guidelines for dealing with stress during a traumatic event.
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