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Wildfires

According to the National Interagency Fire Center, there were over 66 thousand wildfires during the 2005 season. These fires resulted in over 8.6 million acres burned.

• What to do After a Wildfire. Safety tips from FEMA about steps to take after a wildfire.
• Asthma, Wildfires & Air Quality. Information from the CDC how those with asthma should be take precautions to reduce and minimize exposure to wildfire smoke.
• Wildfire Protection and Recovery. The NRCS Plant Materials Program offers information resources and technical assistance to help prevent wildfires and revegetate burned sites.
• Fire and Wildfire. Information on how to prepare and respond to wildfires from the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Urwin and Wufi's Adventure with Wildfire Coloring Book. Written for young children, FEMA for Kids has a coloring book describing what happens after a wildfire.
• Surviving the Storm, Wildfire Edition. While focusing on preparedness, this publication from FEMA also discusses how to recover after a wildfire.
• Wildfires. From the CDC, the risk from wildfire smoke exposure and how to protect yourself.
• Insurance Tips After a Wildfire. Information from the state of Texas about handling insurance as well as the issues arising from replacement cost coverage compared to actual cash value policies.
• Responding to Wildfires. The state of Virginia has information on what to do if a wildfire threatens your home and what to do afterwards.
• Wildfire. From the American Red Cross a fact sheet on what to do before, during and after a wildfire.