To help communities prepare for and reduce their risk of wildfire damage, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), with generous funding and support provided by State Farm®, has launched the Year of Living Less Dangerously from Wildfire campaign aimed at residents and fire departments in an effort to keep wildfire safety top of mind for people living in the nation’s highest risk areas. The year-long campaign highlights and provides actionable, engaging information and specific activities and projects under three major themes: Plan, Act, and Embrace.
“The time to act is now as wildfires continue to threaten communities across the United States,” said Michele Steinberg, manager of NFPA’s Wildland Fire Operations Division. “Nearly 45 million homes in more than 72,000 U.S. communities are threatened by brush, grass and forest fires. NFPA and its partners and stakeholders have the resources to help people take action. We encourage everyone to learn what they can do to live less dangerously, starting with national Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 2.”