Polk County Emergency Management –
There are aspects of wildfire preparation, like using fire-resistant landscaping around your home, that aren’t possible for everyone. But there are also small, potentially life-saving decisions that anyone can make. Small decisions like not burning brush during dry conditions and clearing brush away from your home can make a big impact in not only your life … but in the lives of those around you.
National Weather Service says, “NOAA’s National Weather Service works in conjunction with federal and state wildland managers to protect lives and property in and around America’s wildlands. This site will help you prepare, be aware and act early if a wildfire comes your way. A list of partners can be found on the National Interagency Fire Center website. If you, or someone you know, have been a victim of a wildfire, please share your story so we can prevent others from becoming a victim. When you write, please note that NWS has permission to use your story and, if possible, let us know the town and state you were in and the year the event took place.”
