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  Wildfire Series: Understanding Wildfire Behavior in Michigan (E2882)

  Published on September 22, 2016
  understanding wildfire behavior in Michigan

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  Climate Change and Wildfire in the Great Lakes Region (E3277)

  Published on January 19, 2016
  

• Climate change may be putting your home at risk

  Published on May 14, 2012
  Warming temperature patterns driven by climate change will grow wildfire risks dramatically.

• Northern Michigan cottage owners can protect their property from wildfire damage

  Published on May 14, 2012
  Property owners should take time to survey their buildings and grounds to make them more wildfire resistant.

• Firewise tips on protecting your home from wildfire

  Published on April 3, 2012
  In many areas of Northern Michigan, the recent warm weather and winds have caused the snow cover to evaporate quickly.

• Increase home safety by ensuring access and identification to ownership

  Published on January 23, 2013
  In emergency situations, first responders need to easily identify location and access points to be able to provide service efficiently. Weather-related conditions particularly snow conditions can make identification difficult.

• Wildfire poses risk of loss to homes and communities

  Published on February 15, 2012
  A migration of homeowners from urban areas to locations adjacent to or in close proximity to wildlands is increasing the risk of loss of homes from wildfires. Understanding how wildfires pose a threat to homes can help owners and communities reduce the ri

• This is the time of the year to protect your camps and cottages from wildfire

  Published on November 13, 2014
  Is your cottage prepared for wildfires?

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  MSU Extension Firewise Communities efforts shift as grant funding ends

  Published on December 29, 2014
  Although Firewise Communities information will still continue to be available, outreach and programming efforts through MSU Extension are being reduced in Michigan.

• Burning on purpose

  Published on July 8, 2013
  Fire has a rather practical and useful place under certain circumstances.

• Firewise program helps save lives and reduce property loss

  Published on February 4, 2012
  Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Firewise Communities Project is part of a national effort to educate homeowners and local officials about the risk of wildfires and steps they can take to protect lives and property.

• Protecting your home from wildfire is an ongoing endeavor

  Published on April 4, 2013
  The spring wildfire season is delayed because of lingering snowstorms. However, homeowners should inspect their property to eliminate hazards that could lead to the can burn their homes and damage their property from spreading wildfires.

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  Spring is wildfire season

  Published on April 14, 2015
  The 2015 wildfire season is keeping many fire departments busy managing local grass fires. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, most are the result of human activities.

• Leaves compost: fall is a great time to add it to gardens

  Published on October 24, 2012
  Composting instead of burning provides many benefits for you and your environment.

• Over 8000 wildfires in Michigan each year

  Published on April 18, 2011
  Michigan residents will be surprised to learn that over 8,000 wildfires occur each year in Michigan and that most of them happen in the spring.

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  Polar Vortex contributes to possible increased wildfire threat

  Published on February 18, 2014
  Limbs heavily-laden with snow and ice can break off and die increasing fuel loads ahead of our next fire season.

• Michigan law now allows the use of consumer-grade fireworks

  Published on May 17, 2012
  A new Michigan fireworks safety act was signed into effect January 1, 2012; explore the law in order to understand its regulations and to ensure your safety.

• Smoke inhalation is the most common cause of death in house fires

  Published on January 28, 2015
  When a fire occurs in a home, occupants can quickly be overcome by smoke and unable to reach nearby exits. Planning and practice can help you survive.

• Michigan wildfire season may be delayed by March snowfall

  Published on March 16, 2013
  Snowfall in March delays exposure of dry grasses, which reduces the risk of early spring wildfires in Michigan.

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  Protect your Great Lakes Shoreline Home from Wildfires (E3203)

  Published on November 6, 2015
  By incorporating preventative practices, your lakeshore home will be better protected if a wildfire does occur. Remember to abide by Michigan’s CDA guidelines, created to help protect our state’s beautiful shoreline.