The National Fire Protection Association is again partnering with insurer State Farm in awarding funds for wildfire risk reduction projects as part of the sixth national Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.
State Farm is providing funding to the NFPA for the Preparedness Day event, and a portion of it will be awarded to 150 community wildfire risk reduction projects being implemented on Saturday, May 4.
Among the many risk reduction projects promoted by the NFPA are:
- Reducing fuel for fires around vulnerable homes.
- Meeting and talking with firefighters about community preparedness plans.
- Helping seniors with home improvement projects to resist embers.
Wildfires are burning twice as much land annually as they did decades ago, and the threat is continually increasing. Last year, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history -- the Camp fire -- scorched over 150,000 acres and claimed 85 lives. Wildfire risks once believed to be seasonal are now happening more frequently throughout the year across the U.S.
"In 2018, we saw devastating wildfires affect communities in California and across the United States, but we are encouraged and inspired by the number of residents who feel empowered to take the necessary action with regard to wildfire safety," said Lorraine Carli, NFPA Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy.
Click here for more information about Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, project ideas and free resources to download.
You can apply for an award here. The deadline for applications is March 1.
