Wildfire is a huge threat in Tahoe anytime of year. To help you prepare and prevent wildfires, visit the Tahoe Living with Fire website http://tahoe.livingwithfire.info/ to find information about:
- Preparing your home for wildfire and how to evacuate http://tahoe.livingwithfire.info/get-prepared/
- Creating defensible space
- Establishing an evacuation plan
- Reducing ember vulnerabilities on structures
- Local fire district services & contact information
- Prescribed fire operations
- Understanding fire
- Fire prevention
The website also includes an interactive Lake Tahoe Prescribed Fire Map (http://tahoe.livingwithfire.info/get-informed/) that identifies current prescribed fires in the Lake Tahoe area and the responsible agency, contact information, type of burn, acreage, and anticipated smoke impacts for each. And, you can sign up for emergency alerts.
