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California Climate Action Network: What should we do about wildfires? …
California Climate Action Network:
What should we do about wildfires?
https://web.archive.org/web/20100605220821/http://www.ca-ilg.org/climatechange
Causes
Human Factors
Building near fire prone areas
Poor infrastructure/water usage
Unsafe fire management
Abandonment of Indigenous forest management practices
Gender Reveals
Downed power lines
Discarded cigarette butts
Environmental/Natural Factors
Drought
Dried out vegetation acting as kindling
Lightning
Climate change in general: increased heat
Heavy winds (Santa Ana?)
Solutions
Multi-tiered Rehearsed Emergency Response System
Public Safety Power Shutoff Events
Broadened Agency Collaboration & Pre-Season Coordination
Increased Firefighter Staffing Ahead of Events
Hire Emergency Services Manager
Re-implementation of indigenous burning practices
Best Practices for Climate Protection
Partner with local utilities on community energy efficiency programs
Require all new buildings to exceed Title 24 energy standards by 25%
Exceed state waste diversion and recycling goals
Contract with vendors that follow green practices
Recover methane gas from wastes and use to generate electricity
Incorporate smart growth design standards in local plans and zoning
Sleer new development away from forests, farms and open spaces
Develop a community-wide climate education initiative
Reduce vegetation and use wildfire-resistant materials in the area around the home
Modify building materials and design features
Reduce ignitions from campfires, debris burning, vehicles, and other sources
Stabilize and restore the landscape following a wildfire event
Construct fire breaks around vulnerable communities