by Kelly Pohl | Dec 4, 2020 | News
In a new data visualization, explore the number of structures destroyed by wildfire in each state. Since 2005, more than 89,000 structures have been destroyed by wildfires resulting in an untold number of fatalities, evacuations, and personal losses. The number of...
by Kelly Pohl | Nov 30, 2020 | News
November 2020. Austin–one of the fastest-growing communities in the country–is the first major city in Texas to adopt a wildland-urban interface code. The new regulations will take effect in January 2021 and will require wildfire-resistant building...
by Kelly Pohl | Oct 24, 2020 | News
A new analysis finds that more than a third of Montana homes—nearly 120,000 homes—have moderate to high wildfire risk. The number of homes in moderate and high wildfire risk areas has nearly doubled since 1990. Read More
by Kelly Pohl | Aug 17, 2020 | News
August 2020. CPAW released its mid-year program report detailing the year’s work plan, outcomes to-date, and expectations for the remainder of the year. Read the...
by Kelly Pohl | Aug 17, 2020 | News
July 2020. Watch CPAW team member Kimiko Barrett, Ph.D., in the video below demonstrate how community resilience to wildfire needs to include planning and adaptation strategies for homes and neighborhoods. Dr. Barrett gave the presentation at the virtual series,...
by Kelly Pohl | Jul 14, 2020 | News
July 2020. A new analysis from CPAW partner Headwaters Economics found that from 2000-2019, nearly 2,000 U.S. communities experienced a wildfire of 100+ acres within two miles–close enough for ember impact. A searchable, interactive map provides details for the...
