WINTER ACTIONS 

Readiness Resolutions

Small actions add up. Let this be the year we reset, re-commit, and act like our choices matter. Because they do. And together, we turn resolutions into resilience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play wildfire ready bingo!

Get motivated to take wildfire ready actions one at a time in a fun way.

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It's Winter. Chill

Winter looks peaceful. Snow dusts the pines, the air cools, the pace finally slows. It feels like the one season when wildfire takes a break.

But here’s the quiet truth: winter is when you have the most control over next summer’s wildfire risk. The flames may be months away, but the work that shapes outcomes happens now. This season is about rhythm more than checklists.

Our Act Now! Campaign has ideas for you and your neighbors for Chillin’ Outdoors, making Readiness Resolutions and having Winter Solstice Bonfires, and Chillin’ Indoors.    

Winter is where resilience actually begins.

Chillin' Indoors

While you’re cocooned under blankets pretending fire season is a summer-only problem, winter is actually the best time to prep your home for both comfort and wildfire resilience. No chainsaws required - and as a bonus, these fixes also save energy when heat isn’t leaking out of the house.

Strengthen Your Home from the Inside Out

• Use winter downtime for Cozy Home retrofits: ember-resistant vents, weatherstripping, attic hatch sealing, and more.
• Prioritize projects that stave off winter's chill, like weather stripping, and use guidance from the Wildfire Ready Workshop, which outlines exactly what a wildfire-ready home requires.
• Set up your contractor or DIY plan before the spring rush arrives.

 

Chillin' Outdoors

December brings a slower pace, a time to gather, reflect, and reconnect through community events. A Winter Solstice Bonfire is an opportunity for communities to host a safe, meaningful, and responsible burn that also celebrates renewal and builds relationships.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconnect With Your Community

• Create and join winter gatherings that build connection and trust (like a winter solstice bonfire, holiday cookie exchange or New Year's Resolution pledge).
• Attend special events like Hearts on Fire to engage with wildfire readiness in a creative, community-centered way.
• Use these touchpoints to orient neighbors toward shared goals for the year ahead.

How_to_Burn_Safely, Responsibly(PDF)

How to Host Solstice Bonfire Gathering(PDF)