Wildfire | Mountain Valleys RCD

Wildfire Resource: NCFS Fuels Removal Program

The NC Forest Service provides an annual roadside debris removal service. This is a FREE service but you must apply. Preference will be...

Using Fire as a Tool

A controlled burn for hazard fuel reduction at Lake James State Park. Fire is a natural part of the environment and frequently occurs...

Community Wildfire Defense Grant

On July 26, 2022, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack formally announced the new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG)...

Mitigation Cost-Share Program

Financial Assistance for Reducing Wildfire Risk During a wildfire all kinds of plant material can act as fuel for the fire - grasses,...

Wildfire Preparedness on Your Lunch Break

As wildfires become more of a normal occurrence in Western NC and resources continue to be stretched thin, homeowners have a larger...

Our Mitigation Tool Cache

Take matters into your own hands to reduce your risk. Some residents believe the tasks they need to do to reduce their home's wildfire...

Wildfire Risk Assessments

The first step to reduce your home's wildfire risk is to identify your home's wildfire risk factors. Most homes in Western NC are likely...

Take Action Now to Protect Your Home

The current weather conditions (Dec 2022) have increased fire danger in Western North Carolina. Dry ground, wind activity, and a pile up...