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FIREWISE PROGRAM
The Firewise USA® program provides a collaborative framework for neighbors to reduce wildfire risks at the local level. The national recognition program’s annual criteria is designed to empower and engage residents living in wildfire prone areas with a plan and actions that can increase their home’s chances of surviving a wildfire; while also making it safer for firefighters.
Benefits
- Participation is voluntary.
- Community wildfire risk can be reduced by neighbors working together.
- Increases good will with first responders, providing safer access.
- Increases community communication, collaboration and emergency preparedness.
- Potential consideration by home insurance companies (USAA and Mercury).
- Potential access to grant money.
What You Can Do
Being part of a recognized Firewise USA® community is reporting the ongoing work residents complete each year to reduce their wildfire risks, while addressing the areas identified in the community wildfire risk assessment. Every year, the community must submit an annual renewal to maintain their “Firewise USA® Status” You can help by providing us information on what you've done to make your property Firewise.
A Checklist for Homeowners
A Checklist for Homeowners
A Checklist for Homeowners
The wildfires experienced across the country in recent years have raised everyone’s awareness and apprehension about the possibility of a wildfire in Vernon. It’s more important than ever for property owners to do what they can to protect their homes.
Living With Wildfires
A Checklist for Homeowners
A Checklist for Homeowners
Living in Arizona means adapting to the reality of wildfires, especially in the high-hazard fire areas where many homes are located.
Understanding local fire risk and taking proactive steps to reduce it are more important than ever.
Low-Flammability Landscape Plants
Low-Flammability Landscape Plants
Low-Flammability Landscape Plants
Planting the right plants around you house can be extremely important for wildfire safety. The University of Arizona and the Arizona Cooperative Extension have created the fact sheet below on the best low-flammable plants and recommendations for defensible space.
Additional Firewise Resources
Low-Flammability Landscape Plants
Low-Flammability Landscape Plants
Preparing for wildfire can be a daunting task but you don’t have to do it alone. Firewise USA® has a variety of resources to assist homeowners, program participants, and other wildfire stakeholders as they travel down the path to wildfire risk reduction
APACHE COUNTY HAS CHANGED PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PLATFORMS
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Emergency Alert Program. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more.
Please use the link below to sign up for our new public messaging platform, RAVE Mobile Safety.