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  Brad Neumann, AICP

  Advanced/Specialized Land Use
  neuman36@msu.edu
  

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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.

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

  Published on January 19, 2016
  

• Sample Wildfire Hazard Zoning helps communities protect against property and life loss

  Published on May 15, 2013
  Wildfires are common in Michigan, and individuals and local governments both play roles in addressing wildfire mitigation and protection to make communities safer.

• Participating in your Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

  Published on August 7, 2013
  A CWPP helps protect communities from loss caused by wildfire. This article is part one of a two part series. The second article discusses the content of a CWPP.

• 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?

• National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is Saturday, May 2, 2015

  Published on April 1, 2015
  Participating in this second annual event will help raise awareness and reduce wildfire risk for your home, property, neighborhood and community.

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  Potential loss from wildland fire is more of a widespread threat than just “forest fires”

  Published on August 6, 2014
  Any time there is an extended dry or drought period the threat of wildland fire exists as long as enough combustible materials have accumulated.

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  How much heat energy is in firewood?

  Published on March 3, 2014
  In the face of historically bitter winter weather, heating fuel prices are at record highs due to shortages in many traditionally plentiful fuel supplies. Wood for heat may be a practical alternative to fossil fuels for some homeowners.

• Ausable River Estates is Michigan’s first Firewise model community

  Published on February 17, 2012
  After the May 2010 Meridian Boundary fire just a few miles north of 300-acre subdivision, concerned residents of Ausable River Estates contacted MSU Extension to begin the process of becoming a Firewise model community.

• Firewise resources help prepare Michigan residents for spring wildfire season

  Published on February 4, 2012
  Michigan residents urged to prepare themselves for the spring wildfire season as most Michigan wildfires occur from March to May.

• National Fire Protection Association celebrates Fire Prevention Week October 7-13

  Published on October 1, 2012
  Established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the theme of this year’s annual event is “Have 2 Ways Out,” stressing the importance of having a home fire escape plan.

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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.

• 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

• 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.

• Firewise practices aid agricultural producers

  Published on April 20, 2013
  Rural locations in the vicinity of combustible fuel loads put farms at risk of loss from fires. Agricultural producers can reduce the chance of possible loss of structures and livestock by adopting Firewise practies.

• Seven important features of a Firewise home

  Published on March 20, 2012
  The Firewise Communities Program provides helpful checklists for Firewise landscaping and construction. Firewise also offers useful tips to prepare your home and protect your family and pets from wildfire.

• Understand wildfire hazards in Michigan

  Published on June 5, 2012
  The type of forest most susceptible to wild fire in is jack pine, where the majority of major Michigan fires have occurred over the past few decades.

• 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.