Education & Tools
Wildfires are not a new issue across the United States and there are lots of great resources available to help residents and home and business owners get prepared. We have assembled a series of links and documents that you can use to help educate yourself about potential fire risks and begin developing your personal plans.
Your Home can Survive a Wildfire
Your Home and Wildfire. Choices That Can Make a Difference
Additional Resources
Local Firewise Programs and Partners
Luckily there are a number of local and regional programs on fire risk management that we can rely on for support. The City of Asheville Fire Department coordinates closely with US Forest Service, the NC Forest Service, and the National Park Service (think Blue Ridge Parkway lands) to track changes in seasonal fire risk and communicate with local residents on when fire risks are elevated and we should initiate our personal plans for action.
We courage everyone to sign up for the AVL Alert service to receive timely communications on local emergencies.
NC Forest Services
Mountain Valleys RC&D
Eco Foresters
NC State Extension Forestry
Southern Blue Ridge Prescribed Burn Association