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Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Preparedness Guide

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    Ready, Set, Go! Hawaiʻi: Your Personal Action Guide

    Our refreshed Ready, Set, Go! Guide, tailored for Hawaiʻi's landscape, is nearly out of copies! Get yours for wildfire prep tips and more.

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Wildfire and Drought LOOKOUT!

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    Wildfire and Drought LOOKOUT!

    Stay informed and prepared with the Wildfire & Drought LOOKOUT! The campaign provides crucial updates on fire and drought conditions in Hawaiʻi, along with tips for protection and education on dealing with a prolonged drought.

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  • Official document from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources with the Hawaii state seal at the top, titled 'Wildfire & Drought Lookout! Ramps Up for Predicted Prolonged Drought,' dated June 7, 2023.

    Wildfire & Drought Lookout! 2023 Press Release

    Stay ahead of wildfire risks! Learn about our ongoing campaign's latest alerts, resources, and mitigation efforts.

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    Recent Wildfires Following Drought Conditions Across Hawaiʻi 2023 News Release

    Recent wildfires following drought conditions across Hawaiʻi are causing concern. For the first time this summer, severe drought has impacted southern and western coastal areas of Maui, prompting warnings from firefighting agencies to exercise caution to prevent ignitions.

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Firewise USA® Site Program

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    The Firewise USA® Residents Reducing Wildfire Risks

    Join Firewise USA® to protect your community from wildfires! 21 Hawaiʻi communities are already on board. Will you be next?

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Home Assessments

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    Home Assessments

    Request a free Wildfire Home Risk Assessment from HWMO to review your house and landscape vulnerability to wildfire and ember-ignition, guiding future incentive programs, available now to communities with trained volunteers.

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Wildfire Action Hub

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    Wildfire Action Hub

    As part of our Wildfire Resilient Landscapes Program, HWMO engages in multi-partner groups like the Big Island Wildfire Coordinating Group, Oahu Wildfire Coordinating Group, Kauai Wildfire Stakeholder Collaboration Group, and others statewide to discuss and implement wildfire-related strategies and actions.

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