The Fire-Resilient Communities Program in California aims to enhance community preparedness and resilience against wildfires through education, infrastructure improvements, and collaboration between local authorities and residents.
Year: Launched in 2018.
Location: Various wildfire-prone areas across California, including Butte, Sonoma, and Ventura counties.
How the Tactic was Applied: The program implemented community fire breaks, defensible space regulations around homes, and evacuation planning. Educational campaigns raised awareness about fire-resistant landscaping and building materials.
Challenges: Coordination across diverse communities and funding limitations
Benefits: Increased community readiness and reduced fire damage in targeted areas.