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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 15 MIN

Homeowners Can Mitigate Wildfire Risk

from DesignSafe Radio · host erica fischer

On the policy level, states first must define and map the wildland-urban interface; then states formally define risk-categories and mitigations required. Examples: clearing combustible material within five feet around the house and updating roof and siding with non-combustible materials. Fischer details these steps and ways research engineers seek to simplify risk-reduction for homeowners. 

Oregon State University research engineer Erica Fischer discusses ways people can reduce wildfire risk.

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