The Resources Library contains a wide array of publications and websites to assist in preparing and learning about wildfire. The publications and information presented on this page are from trusted sources and leaders in wildfire preparedness and prevention. Information surrounding wildfire and best practices is constantly changing as we learn more. If you see a resource that is out of date or wish to suggest a new resource, please contact Yolo County RCD at permann@yolorcd.org or (530) 661- 1688.
Most Useful Resources
Resources by topic
- Hardening your home (CFSC)
- Homeowner checklist (CALFIRE)
- Home preparedness guide (IBHS)
- Wildfire defense toolkit for California homeowners (USGBC-LA)
- How to prepared your home for wildfire (Firewise USA)
- Wildfire home retrofit guide (Living with Fire Tahoe)
- The build environment (IBHS)
- Home builder guide to defensible space construction (FEMA)
- Be prepared for a wildfire (FEMA)
- Pre-fire planning at a glance (PFE)
- Evacuation checklist (FireSafe Marin)
- Wildfire evacuation guide (CALFIRE)
- Wildfire survival guide (SF Chronicle)
- Wildfire, wildlands, and people: Understanding and preparing for wildfire (USDA)
- The road ahead: Adapting our suburban communities to wildfire (IBHS)
- Burned oaks: Which will survive? (UCANR)
- Returning home after a fire brochure (CAL FIRE)
- Returning home after a wildfire list (CAL FIRE)
- Before, during, and after a wildfire (CAL FIRE)
- Napa RCD seed mixes for post-fire seeding
- Post-fire dos and don’ts (USDA)
- Preparing for winter after a fire (USDA)
- Recovering from fire (UCANR)
- Post-fire guide 2021 (USFS)
- Stay Safe After a Wildfire (CDC)
- Safety Tips When You Return After a Wildfire (PGE)
- Erosion Control- Recovering from a Wildfire (UCANR)
- How Does Wildfire Impact Wildlife and Forests? (USFWS)
How to use this resource library
This page contains links to information that is useful before, during, and after a wildfire.
Resources marked with:
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Yolo County Fire Safe Council makes no warranty regarding the status of information at other websites.
Abbreviations used on this page
- CAL FIRE: The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
- CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CFSC: California Fire Safety Council
- FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- IBHS: Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
- JFSP: Joint Fire Science Program
- NFSC: Northwest Fire Science Consortium
- OES: Office of Emergency Services
- PFE: Pacific Fire Exchange
- PGE: Pacific Gas & Electric
- SRM: Society for Range Management
- UCANR: UC Agriculture & Natural Resources
- UNCE: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
- USDA: US Department of Agriculture
- USFS: United States Forest Service
- USFWS: US Fish and Wildlife Service
- USGBC-LA: US Green Building Council- Los Angeles