Take the 4 Steps to FireWise and help
give your home a fighting chance.

1) Assess Your Risk

Schedule a FREE wildfire risk assessment with a representative of the Cascadia Conservation District. Submit an online request form or call (509) 436-1601.

2) Set Goals

Use the results of your personalized wildfire risk assessment to set realistic risk reduction goals for your family. If you need help prioritizing put your ABC's first by implementing projects that...

• improve Accessibility to your property,
• clear fuels from the Border of your home
• Cover your home with fire-resistant materials.

3) Take Action

The most important step of all involves moving from talking about risk reduction to actually tackling your list of projects. Try not to feel overwhelmed and remember every step, no matter how small, is a step toward protection. Try partnering with neighbors or hiring a local contractor to help you get the job done.

4) Be Prepared

Wildfires can occur without warning and quickly spread. The final step to being FireWise involves developing a wildfire emergency plan for your family, pets and livestock in case an evacuation is ordered for your neighborhood. At a minimum an evacuation plan answers the questions...

• What will you take with you?
• What will you do with your pets and livestock?
• How will you communicate in case you and your family members are separated?