Forest fires are a frequent summer threat in the United States and around the world. Thanks to warmer winters and a dryer springtime, forest fires are happening earlier, and staying later. The fires are also bigger than they’ve ever been. This blog has gone into detail about the link between climate change and forest fires in a previous post — “Forest Fires, Drought, Climate Change and You.” That article discussed the science behind climate change and forest fires. In this post we will take a deep dive into what you can do to defend your property and family before, during and after a fire. This post is drawn from at least 17 different articles from various federal, state and private organizations around the web. We’ve Read More ...
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