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WUI Residents and Homeowners

A large plume of smoke rises behind a residential house, indicating a nearby wildfire.

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

What is the WUI?

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-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.

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