According to the National Interagency Fire Center, there were over 66 thousand wildfires during the 2005 season.
These fires resulted in over 8.6 million acres burned.
Asthma, Wildfires & Air Quality. Information from the CDC how those with asthma should be take precautions to reduce and minimize exposure to wildfire smoke.
Lake City, Fla., May 15, 2007 -- The Florida Bugaboo Fire. (FEMA/Wolfe)
Wildfire Protection and Recovery. The NRCS Plant Materials Program offers information resources and technical assistance to help prevent wildfires and revegetate burned sites.
Fire and Wildfire. Information on how to prepare and respond to wildfires from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Surviving the Storm, Wildfire Edition, (PDF, 6 pages - 237 KB). While focusing on preparedness, this publication from FEMA also discusses how to recover after a wildfire.
Wildfires. From the CDC, the risk from wildfire smoke exposure and how to protect yourself.
Insurance Tips After a Wildfire. Information from the state of Texas about handling insurance as well as the issues arising from replacement cost coverage compared to actual cash value policies.
Responding to Wildfires. The state of Virginia has information on what to do if a wildfire threatens your home and what to do afterwards.
Wildfire. From the American Red Cross a fact sheet on what to do before, during and after a wildfire.
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