Clear the first 5 feet (Zone 0)
Remove dead plants, leaves, bark mulch, and stored combustibles next to the home. Zone 0 is the area closest to the structure.
How to start
Firewise USA® community
Sample · Cedar Hollow Firewise
A complete demo of a Firewise neighborhood landing page
Recognized since 2019 · About 186 homes
Insurance proof
Send these to your insurance agent or company. Discounts depend on your insurer and are not guaranteed, and rules vary by state.
Firewise certificatePDF · PDF · Year 2026 · Updated 2026-10-01DownloadPerimeter mapPDF · PDF · Updated 2026-10-01Download
Tip: show that your address is inside the Firewise boundary using the Firewise map viewer.
What is Firewise?
Firewise USA® is a national program run by the NFPA where neighbors reduce wildfire risk together. It focuses on simple yearly actions around homes and shared spaces.
Sample note: Cedar Hollow sits where pine forest meets neighborhood streets, so embers and dry fuels are part of everyday planning.
Recognition means our community keeps up yearly activity and reports it to stay in good standing. We renew every year around October.
- Neighbors working together on shared risk
- Clearer access and awareness for first responders
- Possible insurance consideration (never guaranteed)
- Possible access to grants or local programs
Firewise USA® is a national NFPA program where neighbors reduce wildfire risk together through yearly action — defensible space, home hardening, and community planning. This Cedar Hollow page is a SAMPLE showcase. Replace the story, maps, and certificate with your community’s real materials before you share a live link.
Firewise USA® resourcesOur story
Sample · Cedar Hollow is a fictional Firewise USA® neighborhood used to demonstrate firewisepages.com. On this page neighbors can download insurance proof, study evacuation routes, watch preparedness videos, open Firewise resources, and message leaders — all on one calm mobile page.
Three steps for every household
Harden your home
Use screened vents, clear gutters and the roof, and choose ember-resistant details where you can. Home hardening lowers ignition risk from wind-blown embers.
How to hardenShare time and money spent
Reporting household work is how we keep our Firewise recognition each year.
Report hoursFree help
- Sample · Free home wildfire assessment — Example free assessment program entry for the Get Started free-help row
- Sample · Spring chipping weekend — Example debris / chipping program neighbors can join
Defensible space distances and rules differ by state and local code. Check your local fire district for specifics.
Local information only. In an emergency, follow official alerts and call 911.
Evacuation
Our routes
Primary: Cedar Ridge Rd east to County Road 12
Alternate: Mill Creek Trail north to the school lot
Gathering point: Cedar Hollow Elementary parking lot
Download evacuation map (PDF)
Open full screenCommunity map and ignition zones
Immediate, intermediate, and extended home ignition zones help neighbors prioritize the work closest to each house.
Neighborhood map
Need the recognition boundary for insurance? Download the perimeter map PDF.
Official alert sign-ups
Local information only. Follow official alerts and call 911 in an emergency.
Be ready checklist
- Go bag packed and easy to grab
- Pets and carriers ready
- Medications for several days
- Important documents (paper or phone photos)
- Vehicle at least half full of fuel
- Two ways out of the neighborhood
Watch
Preparedness tips and neighbor stories from the community.
Resources
National
- NFPA Firewise USA®Official guides, worksheets, and recognition resources
Local fire district
- Sample · Cedar Hollow Fire Protection DistrictLocal fire authority and preparedness guidance
Local Firewise coordinator
- Sample · Cedar Hollow Firewise teamDemo coordinator link to NFPA Firewise USA® resources
Home assessment
- Sample · Free home wildfire assessmentExample free assessment program entry for the Get Started free-help row
Debris program
- Sample · Spring chipping weekendExample debris / chipping program neighbors can join
State agency
- Sample · State forestry wildfire pagePlaceholder for your state forestry or fire agency
Community
- Newsletter sign-upOccasional community updates
Contact the leaders
Write about insurance certificates, volunteering, hazards, or evacuation questions. Thanks for trying the demo. A leader will reply within a few days.
- Sample · Jamie Ortega · Firewise Coordinator · craig@craigwinter.com
- Sample · Morgan Blake · Evacuation Lead
For emergencies call 911. This form is not monitored in real time.