Useful Resources

Home hardening in the WUI (wildland-urban interface) is a topic of growing importance across the US. Here are some of the best resources to help you harden your home and reduce your risk.

Cal FAIR Plan discounts

The California FAIR published their latest discounts for wildfire hardening in November, 2025. You can discuss this document with your insurance broker.

Wildfire Prepared Home insurance discounts

Has your insurance company offered a discount for achieving Wildfire Prepared Home certification? We can help you reach both levels:

  • Base level (lower discounts)

  • Plus level (higher discounts)

Firewise USA

The Firewise USA program provides simple, effective steps to help communities reduce the risk of destruction from wildfire. Learn how to "Band Together" before wildfire disasters occur.

This program has proven so successful that the California FAIR plan and other insurers offer discounts for homeowners in Firewise USA communities.

Early Adopters of “zone zero” fared better in L.A. County fires

2025 article in the Los Angeles Times about why some homes survived the L.A. fires while neighboring homes burned.

Vulnerability of Vents to Wind-Blown Embers

This research demonstrates how more than 90% of homes destroyed by wildfire are ignited by embers drawn into attic vents or other vulnerable locations.

Vegetation in Zone 0

Vegetation in Zone 0—the first five feet around a home—increases the intensity of heat exposure the building experiences and can amplify the damage to homes during a wildfire. This research report shows why this is such a severe threat.