To prevent loss of life, maintain healthy forest ecosystems, and reduce wildfire damage, the federal government needs to work with states, local governments, tribes, and territories to identify, mitigate, and prepare for current and future wildfire risks. Fire resilient communities need to plan carefully about how and where to build, and fire resilient forests need to be managed to balance ecological and human concerns.
Establish a national wildfire mitigation strategy to guide federal investments in wildfire resilience.
Support community wildfire planning by strengthening federal programs to map wildfire and smoke risk, assist wildfire emergency preparedness, and invest in wildfire resilience projects.
Reduce wildfire risk by broadening the adoption of wildfire resilience-based codes and standards.
Restore and protect forests through land management that balances public safety, ecological health, and climate benefits, such as using prescribed burns and preserving intact forest landscapes.
Invest in electric grid infrastructure, operations, and maintenance to reduce the risk of wildfires triggered by electric power equipment.
Deploy distributed energy resources to provide backup power in case of grid failure or intentional public safety power shutoffs, prioritizing hospitals and other critical infrastructure.