Wildfire resources

Firewise Alaska

Alaska Interagency Coordination Center

Municipality of Anchorage Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (available in several languages)

Anchorage Fire Department Wildfire Division

Alaska Wildland Fire Information A comprehensive website with regular updates on fire activity.

Wildland-Urban Interface Community Action Team

Organizations like Access Alaska offer specialized emergency preparedness information and toolkits tailored for individuals with disabilities and seniors. 

The "Get Ready! Toolkit" includes checklists and planning tools to assist in developing personalized emergency plans, ensuring that seniors and people with disabilities have the necessary support and information.

The Municipality of Anchorage provides comprehensive wildfire preparedness information, including guidelines on creating emergency kits, evacuation plans, and property mitigation strategies. Wildfire Preparedness. These resources are designed to be accessible and actionable. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has an older adult readiness guide: 

https://ready.alaska.gov/Preparedness/CERT

https://ready.alaska.gov/Operations/EAS

National Institutes of Health Protecting older adults from the effects of natural disasters and extreme weather

National Library of Medicine Wildfires and Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Impacts, Risks, and Interventions

 
 
 
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