Resources
The first challenge as a homeowner in the WUI is to plan and prepare for the inevitability of a wildfire impacting Sun Peak. The Ready, Set, Go program developed by CALFIRE in the wake of years of devastating losses to wildfires has become the gold standard for homeowner preparedness. An updated resource for information, including checklists and preparedness tips can be found on the Ready, Set, Go website.
A Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) provides the foundation for planning and implementation of wildfire risk mitigation on the community level. This includes a focus on local codes and ordinances, home ignition zones, defensible space, ignition-resistant construction and design standards, as well as hazardous fuels reduction in parks, common-owned areas, and open spaces within the local jurisdiction.
The Utah Wildfire Info website provides information on current active state wildfires, prescribed fires, fuels reduction projects, fire restrictions, and other helpful information for homeowners.
The National Interagency Fire Center website provides information on the national wildfire and prescribed fire situation, along with a myriad of resources to help homeowners stay in touch with the fire threat in the West.
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has developed a robust set of recommendations to assist homeowners to prepare their homes for the threat of an oncoming wildfire. The FIREWISE program is designed to guide you step by step through the process.
