Be Prepared
Hover over boxes to learn how to better protect your house from wildfires.
Density
Reduce the density of the surrounding forest.
Crowns
Maintain 10' to 12' distance
between tree crowns.
Roofs
Clean roof and gutters.
Greenbelt
Maintain irrigated
greenbelt.
Removal
Remove dead limbs,
leaves, and other litter.
Thinning in the Intermediate Zone
Thin trees and brush for an average of 18' of spacing between conifer tree tops
Dispose of slash
and debris left
from beginning.
Mowing
Mow dry grasses
and weeds.
Pruning
Prune branches to
6' above the ground.
Firewood
Stack firewood >30' away from home.
Debris
Homeowners should consider the type of fire environment where they live and take appropriate steps. For example, if you live within the Ember Zone, you may not have the ability to perform defensible space and thus need to take more stringent actions towards home hardening.
Home Hardening
Learn how to prepare your home before a wildfire starts.
Evacuation Go Bag
Learn how to prepare a "Go Bag" before a wildfire starts.
Emergencies and Evacuations
Missoula County operates under a two-stage evacuation procedure. Learn what to do in case of an emergency.
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Defensible Space
Learn about recommended defensible space guidelines in Missoula County.