Wildland–urban interface

Diablo Firesafe Council Announces New Executive Director

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Monday, September 25, 2023

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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Diablo Firesafe Council (DFSC) is proud to announce the hiring of Holly Million as our new Executive Director replacing outgoing, long-time E.D. Cheryl Miller as she moves into retirement following a very successful run building our organization. A passionate 32-year veteran of the nonprofit world, Holly brings deep knowledge of nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, and partnership-building to this role, having worked as an executive director, director of development, fundraising consultant, and board member for scores of organizations throughout her career.

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Diablo Firesafe Council is proud to announce the hiring of Holly Million as our new executive director.
Holly brings deep knowledge of nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, and partnership-building to this role, having worked as an executive director, director of development, fundraising consultant, and board member for scores of organizations throughout her career.
Local neighbors, the fire marshall, retiring Diablo Executive Director Cheryl Miller, and Holly toured the neighborhood to help residents form their plans to use the funds to reduce fuel loads and reduce fire risk.
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Diablo Firesafe Council (DFSC) is proud to announce the hiring of Holly Million as our new Executive Director replacing outgoing, long-time E.D.

CoreLogic 2023 Wildfire Risk Report shows California, Colorado and Texas Lead the Nation in the Number of At-Risk Homes and Total Reconstruction Cost Value

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CoreLogic®, a leader in global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions, released its annual Wildfire Risk Report, which quantifies the magnitude of wildfire risk across 14 western United States in terms of the number of residential properties and their associated total reconstruction cost value.

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CoreLogic released its annual Wildfire Risk Report, which quantifies the magnitude of wildfire risk across 14 western United States in terms of the number of residential properties and their associated total reconstruction cost value.
In California, more than 1.2 million homes with a combined reconstruction cost value of more than $760 billion are at moderate or high risk of wildfire damage.
In Colorado, more than 300K homes with a total reconstruction cost value of $140 billion are at risk, followed by 200K homes in Texas with a total reconstruction cost value of $85 billion.
The Los Angeles, Denver and Austin metro areas lead the top three states in terms of the number of residential properties with elevated wildfire risk.

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Selects MyRadar for Development of Technologies for Wildfire Resilience

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Ultimately the research being done under the NOAA award will bring improved wildfire resilience to bear to help combat the increasing threat, said Andy Green, MyRadars CEO.

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Ultimately the research being done under the NOAA award will bring improved wildfire resilience to bear to help combat the increasing threat, said Andy Green, MyRadars CEO.
MyRadar has been keeping the world informed of severe weather, tropical storms, earthquakes, wildfires and other environmental concerns for over 13 years.
ACME AtronOmatic, LLC, the makers of MyRadar, has development offices in Portland, Oregon, Boulder, Colorado, and in Orlando, Florida.
The app is available on the iOS App Store, Google Play, and the Windows Store.

The Malibu Foundation Gives Southern California Communities a Roadmap to Adapt and Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Crisis in the Years Ahead

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Monday, February 7, 2022

A new report released this week from the https://www.themalibufoundation.org/ Malibu Foundation titled Our Climate Crisis: A Guide for Communities in the Wildland Urban Interface gives local communities a roadmap for how to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis.

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A new report released this week from the https://www.themalibufoundation.org/ Malibu Foundation titled Our Climate Crisis: A Guide for Communities in the Wildland Urban Interface gives local communities a roadmap for how to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis.
To access the complete "SMM WUI Region Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Resilience Report", click here.
Malibu Foundation is committed to the long-term rebuilding of areas affected by the Woolsey Fire.
Our goal is to ensure, educate and provide resources to create a more climate resilient Santa Monica Mountains community.

New Climate Study: Wildfires Will Burn 9.3 Million Acres Per Year Nationally; Yet Millions Continue to Move to High-Risk Areas

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

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Moreover, according to the data, people continue migrating in high numbers to areas that are most at risk for future wildfires, with six among the fastest-growing counties in the country.

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Moreover, according to the data, people continue migrating in high numbers to areas that are most at risk for future wildfires, with six among the fastest-growing counties in the country.
Yet the population there has grown nearly 7 percent in recent years, placing it in the 15th percentile of fastest growing counties.
All three of these counties are projected to burn more than 55,000 acres collectively a year by 2050.
But more growth in these areas won't stop wildfires building into the wildland-urban interface will put more homes and people at risk.

MRA Calls For Stronger Home Building and Retrofit Standards in Western States to Protect Against Wildfire Threats

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

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As fires still rage in many areas, home resiliency experts say the priority moving forward needs to be on being better prepared.

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As fires still rage in many areas, home resiliency experts say the priority moving forward needs to be on being better prepared.
Except for California, which updated its residential fire codes for new construction in 2008, very few western states have considered mandates for wildfire resilient housing in wildland-urban interface zones.
Because of the behavior of wildland fires, how a home or building is designed and constructed is the most important factor in providing fire safety.
Research shows that homes built to these codes have sustained far less damage from wildfire than homes built prior to 2008 ( https://apnews.com/article/e688e34240bb4217a13d9ddbe5062ffe ).

IBHS lays out roadmaps for wildfire mitigation tailored to suburban communities

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

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IBHS is making an executive summary of the report available to the public following recent wildfires that devastated suburban homes and communities.

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IBHS is making an executive summary of the report available to the public following recent wildfires that devastated suburban homes and communities.
"Suburban neighborhoods find themselves facing a wildfire threat previously reserved for residents in the wildland-urban interface," says Roy Wright, president and CEO of IBHS.
While mitigation recommendations for WUI homeowners are widely available, few recommendations are tailored to homes in suburban communities.
IBHS's Suburban Wildfire Adaptation Roadmaps will inform a new Wildfire Ready guide for homeowners that will be released later this summer.

MoistureShield Vision® Capped Composite Decking Approved for Wildland Urban Interface Zones in California

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

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ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --MoistureShield today announced its Vision capped composite decking line has been approved for the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Building Materials listing in California, a program of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM).

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ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --MoistureShield today announced its Vision capped composite decking line has been approved for the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Building Materials listing in California, a program of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM).
Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones are places where potentially flammable vegetation meets or overlaps with developed areas identifying them as severe fire hazard areas.
With increasing populations in California WUI areas and temperatures above historical averages, the risk for wildfires is greater than ever.
"Achieving WUI compliance is a significant achievement for MoistureShield Vision in California, where wildfires are on the rise," said Matthew Bruce, VP Sales & Marketing, MoistureShield.

Verisk Partners with the International Association of Fire Chiefs to Identify Communities Actively Participating in Recognized Wildfire Mitigation Initiatives

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

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Verisk can now provide insurers with greater insight into mitigation efforts by indicating if a property is part of a community participating in the Ready, Set, Go!

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Verisk can now provide insurers with greater insight into mitigation efforts by indicating if a property is part of a community participating in the Ready, Set, Go!
RSG works with local fire departments and community organizations in wildland and wildland-urban interface areas to fight wildfire hazard with risk mitigation measures.
Program to help insurers better understand the protective measures communities are taking toward wildfire mitigation at the property level.
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Since 1873, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has served as a channel for fire and emergency service expert leaders to collaborate on mitigation efforts.

Best’s Commentary: 2019 California Wildfires Signal ‘New Normal’ for Insurers

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

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The new Bests Commentary, 2019 California Wildfires Yet Another Sign of a New Normal, states that the growth of housing in the wildland-urban interface have exacerbated issues for homeowners carriers and their reinsurers, especially in areas that had been viewed historically as having relatively low wildfire risk.

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The new Bests Commentary, 2019 California Wildfires Yet Another Sign of a New Normal, states that the growth of housing in the wildland-urban interface have exacerbated issues for homeowners carriers and their reinsurers, especially in areas that had been viewed historically as having relatively low wildfire risk.
Additionally, current modeling techniques are less cultivated than those used for hurricanes and earthquakes, and likely need to be updated.
The commentary notes that although wildfire losses cannot be completely avoided, insurers have been proactive in harnessing loss-reduction strategies, particularly following the last two years of catastrophic wildfire seasons.
The new normal trend continues to challenge insurers, regulators and government agencies, as the separation between wildland and urban areas diminishes, often compounding the severity of these fires.