home hardening
NFPA - How To Prepare Your Home for Wildfire
What are the primary threats to homes during a wildfire? Visit the National Fire Protection Agency's "Preparing Homes for Wildfire" webpage where you'll find their Home Ignition Zone Checklist.
CALfire's Home Hardening Information
Learn the three ways your home can be exposed to wildfire and what you can do to increase its likelihood of surviving a wildfire. Visit CAL FIRE's "Hardening Your Home" web page for ample information, videos, and helpful links.
Low-Cost Retrofit List
Retrofitting one's home doesn't have to be costly. Here are twelve ways to improve the fire resistance of your home, including several low-cost options.
Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide
This guide includes explanations on why certain home components can be vulnerable to wildfire and offers specific recommendations on how to improve fire-resistance.