Wildfire Awareness Month: How to Prepare, Plan & Reduce Fire Risk | Living With Fire

In this segment of 2 Plus You Nevada, host Sarah Johns is joined by Jenni Burr, Outreach and Content Coordinator with Living With Fire, to discuss Wildfire Awareness Month and how families can take action to stay safe.

From defensible space and home retrofits to creating a family evacuation plan, this conversation highlights practical steps to help reduce wildfire risk across Northern Nevada and beyond.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

🔥 Why Wildfire Awareness Matters Year-Round

• Wildfire risk exists beyond peak seasons in Northern Nevada

• Education alone isn’t enough—action is key

• Encouraging communities to take proactive steps

🏡 Defensible Space & Home Protection

• Create defensible space around your property

• Choose fire-resistant plants and landscaping

• Reduce flammable materials near your home

🛠️ Home Retrofit & Fire-Resistant Materials

• Evaluate building materials and home structure

• Upgrade to less flammable materials where possible

• Improve long-term wildfire resilience

🚨 Family Evacuation Planning

• Create a plan for your family and pets

• Prepare for multiple emergency scenarios

• Establish communication plans if separated

📚 Wildfire Resources & Community Outreach

• Access guides and tools from Living With Fire

• Participate in community programs and grants

• Join events like virtual book discussions

📖 Fire Weather Book Club Feature

• “Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World”

• Exploring real wildfire events and impacts

• Virtual discussion available through Living With Fire

📍 Learn More with Living With Fire:

• Visit their website for guides and resources

  🌐 https://www.livingwithfire.org/

• Defensible space and home retrofit tools available

• Community programs and wildfire education events