1. How do I make an evacuation less stressful? Published: October 19, 2009
2. If I don’t leave when told to by firefighters or other officials, when is the latest I can safely leave? Published: October 19, 2009
3. What risks will I take if I stay during the fire? Published: October 19, 2009
4. Are there building codes that address construction of buildings in wildfire-prone areas? Published: October 19, 2009
5. Can I use coatings (paints, stains) to improve the fire performance of decking or siding? Published: October 19, 2009
6. How important is nearby vegetation to the survivability of my home during a wildfire? Published: October 19, 2009
7. How will wildfire threaten my home? Published: October 19, 2009
8. How do windows fail during wildfires? Published: October 19, 2009
9. Will a dual-pane window perform as well as a single pane of tempered glass during a wildfire? Published: October 19, 2009
10. What is an unvented attic? Is that an option for me? Published: October 19, 2009
11. If I cannot currently afford to replace my untreated wood shake roof, is there anything else I can do to reduce my risk? Published: October 19, 2009
12. Can my window curtains actually ignite even if my window doesn’t break? Published: October 19, 2009
13. Should I have a metal (noncombustible) rain gutter? Published: October 19, 2009
14. What are gutter covers, and can they help protect my house from a wildfire? Published: October 19, 2009
15. Can I have wood siding and still have a fire-resistant home? Published: October 19, 2009
16. Can I buy vents that will protect my home from wildfire? Published: October 19, 2009
17. Do boxed-in eaves really provide better fire protection than an open-eave design? Published: October 19, 2009
18. What should I look for in a "fire-safe" window? Published: October 19, 2009
19. What can I do as a fire approaches my house? Published: October 17, 2009
20. Why can't government land managers adjacent to me do more to avoid hazards and take out dead trees? Published: October 15, 2009
21. Do I still have a current or future property risk from fire? Published: October 15, 2009
22. Whom should I contact about damage to my home and property? Published: October 15, 2009
23. Who is responsible for giving the O.K. to return to my property after a wildfire? Published: October 15, 2009
24. What should I check before entering my home to be safe after a fire? Published: October 15, 2009
25. After a fire, can I safely clean up by myself? Published: October 15, 2009
26. How does fire affect my soil? Published: October 15, 2009
27. What is the government going to do to prevent debris slides? How long until the landslide hazard decreases? Published: October 15, 2009
28. Is it worth buying bigger trees so that we get big trees faster, or do they not survive well when transplanting? Published: October 15, 2009
29. Can I transplant small trees I find in the understory of the forest onto my property? Published: October 15, 2009
30. How can I reduce wind that now blows through where the trees used to be? Published: October 15, 2009

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