Who is most at risk from wildfires?
Mapping Fire Vulnerability in California
75 communities throughout California live in areas of severe risk from wildfires. This map highlights the relative social vulnerabilities in these communities which impacts how well they may be able to respond and recover. Click the link below to view the map.
California Fire Relief
The N95 Mask: A User’s Guide
As wildfires become more common, the health risks of being exposed to smoke and poor air quality are a top concern for health officials.n
Equipping California’s First Responders, Before the Next Disaster Strikes
New vehicles to help save lives in mountains, cities, and on beaches, reduce risks for firefighters.
Fires and Social Vulnerability
California communities with higher rates of poverty, age and disability are more vulnerable to disasters, and have more difficulty to recovering.
California Fire Dashboard
Direct Relief maps the real-time detection of new fires and tracks changes in the intensity and perimeter fire burn areas. The fire map below shows the boundaries surrounding an active fire, while the dashboard records how many acres have burned to date in California, as well as a tally of active fires burning in the state.