Wildfire Planning International can help make your community safer. Our services include Community Planning, Regulatory Updates, Risk Assessments, and Public Outreach.
Community Plans & Regulations
What does your community’s Comprehensive Plan say about wildfire? How effective is your local Community Wildfire Protection Plan in preparing neighborhoods from disasters? What actions will you take to recover from a wildfire disaster? How are local wildfire policies implemented through ordinances or incentives?
We work with communities to ask these questions and provide solutions to maximize the relationship between planning, resilience, wildfire preparedness, and the built environment. Specific services include review, analysis, updating, and content development for community plans and regulations, such as:
Community Wildfire Protection Plans
Wildland-Urban Interface Codes
Comprehensive, General, and Master Plans
Land Development and Zoning Codes
Local Hazard Mitigation Plans
Pre- and Post-Disaster Recovery Plans
Sustainability and Climate Change Plans
Community Hazard and Risk Assessments
Which areas of your community are most at risk to wildfire? How many exits does your community have for evacuating during a wildfire? What type of trees and other vegetation surround local properties? What is the condition, class and materials used on roofs and other features in vulnerable neighborhoods?
We offer community assessments to determine where properties, neighborhoods, and critical infrastructure is most susceptible to wildfire based on current conditions. We frequently work with other professionals to develop a local wildfire hazard or risk assessment to inform future planning. We will also advise your community on tips and resources to help implement risk reduction activities.
Meeting Facilitation, Outreach, and Trainings
Which stakeholders should participate in a Community Wildfire Protection Plan update? What are the most relevant questions to ask when revising your Wildland-Urban Interface Code? What are the most effective ways to engage residents in providing input on a planning process? How can practitioners learn more about wildfire risk reduction?
We want to make sure you have the right discussions to inform your wildfire planning activities. We facilitate meetings, conduct public outreach, and advise community leaders on the development of wildfire councils and committees. We also provide trainings to educate staff, residents, and local leaders on wildfire mitigation topics.