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Step-by-step guides for the practical work of getting your household ready for wildfire.

Want ideas for getting your neighborhood involved? See Get Ready Together.

Defensible Space: How to Give Your Home a Fighting Chance

Defensible space is the buffer between your home and the wildland around it. Here is how the three zones work, what to do in each, and why the rules look a little different depending on where you live.

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Evacuating With Pets: What to Have Ready

Pets can't pack their own bags, and they can't be reasoned with when the sky turns orange. Here's how to make sure they're ready to go the moment you are.

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When Is Wildfire Season? The Honest Answer Is Changing.

There was a time you could circle wildfire season on a calendar. That is getting harder to do. Here is what the data actually says about when fires happen, how much that has shifted, and why it changes how you should prepare.

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What to Put in Your Wildfire Go-Bag

A go-bag is the bag you grab when you have five minutes to leave. Here's what should be in it, why each item matters, and how to make sure it's actually ready when you need it.

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