Wildfire Risk: How to Prepare, Protect, and Relocate

Navigate Wildfire Risk with Our Three-Part Framework: Get Ready, Get Resilient, Get Moving

Climate Ready’s three-part response system helps you and your family make informed decisions about wildfire risk—whether you want to safeguard your current home or explore safer places to live.

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Whether you’re staying put or seeking a new place to live, Climate Ready empowers you to make informed, proactive choices about wildfire risk.

Get Ready: Understand Wildfire Risk in Your Area

Are you prepared if a wildfire strikes near your home? According to the World Wildlife Fund, “there is no question that the intensity and frequency of extreme weather—often resulting in disasters—is increasing” (WWF, 2023). Wildfires are growing more frequent and intense due to climate change, placing millions of properties at risk across the U.S.

Get Ready is about building awareness. Use our Climate Safety Map to:

• Study county-level wildfire risk maps
• Monitor wildfire forecasts and evacuation zones
• Learn how climate change is increasing fire risk
• Assess if your home is in a high-risk wildfire zone (90th percentile or higher)

Pro tip: The earlier you act, the better. Connect with a Climate Ready Expert to explore wildfire preparation options tailored to your area.

Get Resilient: Protect Your Home from Wildfires

If you plan to stay in your home, it’s critical to improve wildfire resilience. The Get Resilient phase helps you prepare your property and lifestyle for wildfire events:

• Upgrade with fire-resistant building materials
• Install ember-resistant vents
• Maintain defensible space by clearing brush and debris
• Develop an evacuation plan and prep a go-bag
• Ensure proper wildfire insurance coverage
• Consider backup power systems for grid outages

Financial resilience matters, too—make sure you have the right insurance and emergency funds in place. Our Climate Ready Experts can help you develop a custom wildfire protection plan for your home.

Get Moving: Relocate to a Lower Wildfire Risk Area

For many families living in high-risk wildfire zones, relocation is the safest long-term option. Get Moving helps you explore wildfire-safe areas through expert guidance and advanced climate risk analysis:

• Discover climate-safe communities with lower wildfire risk
• Access wildfire risk data to compare regions
• Learn about local infrastructure and fire safety resources
• Connect with experienced Real Estate Climate Experts who understand long-term wildfire trends

Our platform combines real estate expertise with the latest wildfire and climate migration data to help you find your next home—where safety, quality of life, and future resilience go hand in hand.