Resources for residents living in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

What is the WUI?: The WUI is the zone of transition between unoccupied land and human development. It is the line, area, or zone where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels.

CAL FIRE-Ready For Wildfire: Comprehensive website containing in-depth wildfire preparedness information on topics including defensible space, home hardening, evacuation, fire-safe landscaping, and more.

UCANR-Prepare Your Home: Web page providing an overview on home hardening techniques including a summary of vulnerabilities and recommendations for specific building components.

UCANR-Reducing the Vulnerability of Buildings to Wildfire: Guide highlighting defensible space and landscaping strategies that reduce vulnerability of buildings to wildfire.

Firewise USA®: A variety of resources to assist homeowners, program participants, and other wildfire stakeholders with wildfire risk reduction. 

National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA): Free resources to residents and safety professionals to prepare and protect homes from the threat of wildfire.

Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide: Guide that includes specific recommendations for how to retrofit existing components of a home to withstand wildfire. 

IBHS-Protect Your Property from Wildfire: A more detailed guide on wildfire preparedness for homeowners who want additional, more nuanced information to utilize.