Wildfire preparedness and defensible space guidance / SouthWRAP / Firewise homeowner resources

How it works

Oklahoma Forestry Services says it is the state’s lead agency for wildland fire prevention, protection, and use. Its Community Fire Assistance page provides wildfire-risk information, access to the Southern Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal (SouthWRAP), and homeowner-facing Firewise guidance.

What the service covers

The page explains that SouthWRAP lets homeowners, community leaders, fire departments, and decision-makers work together to reduce wildfire risk threatening Oklahoma. It offers a Public Viewer for exploring wildfire risk at a location, plus other tools for professionals and approved community users.

The page also describes Firewise home-environment concepts and points homeowners to resources such as:

• 50 Ways to Make Your Home Firewise
• Wildfire: Preparing the Ranch and Farm
• Reduce the Vulnerability of Your Deck to Wildfire
• Exterior Sprinkler Systems to Help Protect Your Home

Home hardening topics addressed

The page says a home wildfire assessment should include the construction materials used in the home and its design, landscaping, accessibility for emergency personnel, and defensible space around the home. It recommends maintaining a minimum distance of 100-150 feet around the house for defensible space, with three zones of defense.

What it is not

This page does not describe a grant, rebate, tax credit, or mandatory insurance discount for homeowners. It is a free information and assistance resource.