The Prepared
  • Start Prepping
    • Emergency preparedness checklist: prepping for beginners
    • Rational reasons why you should be prepared
    • Sane Prepper Mantra: Common sense rules
    • Why you should share your prepping
  • Reviews & Guides
    • Prepping Basics
    • Gear Reviews
    • Emergency Scenarios
    • Bug Out Bags
    • Bug Out Vehicles
    • Prepared Home
    • Survival Skills
    • Self Defense
    • Your Situations
    • Community
  • Courses
  • Kits
  • Blog
  • Forum
  • Course Login
Log inJoin
The Prepared helps you get ready for emergencies without wasting time, money, or sanity.
Get our free 1-2x a month newsletter.
Get our free newsletter for more reviews and how-to's.

Related discussions for

How to prepare for and survive a wildfire

Back To Article

(Official Discussion) Wildfires

August 11, 2022
1
5

Brushfire information resources

Alicia - September 21, 2022
14
9

Hikers caught in a wildfire

Kira - September 11, 2022
11
21

First widespread public safety power shutdowns in W. Oregon

Barb LeeContributor - September 9, 2022
15
14

Outdoor target shooting can lead to wildfires

Mike Hill - June 5, 2022
11
0

Volunteer fire departments

Seasons4 - February 18, 2022
12
9

How to prepare for the crazy weird weather we are experiencing

Bill Masen - December 11, 2021
13
9

DIY air filter protects an entire room from COVID-19

Eric - November 29, 2021
17
39
A news report over Winlink

Send email over ham radio with Winlink

Josh CentersContributor - October 21, 2021

How to defend against marauders after a disaster

Bradical - October 11, 2021
18
37

N95 could help reduce hospitalisation from wildfire smoke

Bill Masen - September 30, 2021
3
5
PurpleAir AQI meter review and install

Review: I installed a PurpleAir personal Air Quality Index meter that helps the public with open data

John AdamaStaff - September 27, 2021
Plane spraying fire retardant

Wildfire retardant sprayed from planes can contaminate food and water

Josh CentersContributor - September 9, 2021

Tips on working with FEMA for an insurance claim after a disaster?

Courtney - August 30, 2021
6
11

Wildfire preparedness and mindset – How to evacuate quickly, safely

wildfireexpert - July 24, 2021
16
69

Most compact folding disposable N95 masks?

snewkes - July 8, 2021
7
9

4th of July safety tips

Henry Tubbs - July 3, 2021
14
12

Is there a place for memorabilia, family heirlooms and keepsakes during any bug out scenario?

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - June 7, 2021
16
17

Fire and ice – Lessons learned through a wildfire evacuation and an epic ice storm

Barb LeeContributor - March 8, 2021
16
29

Preppers and climate change

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - February 19, 2021
23
44

Family emergency plans?

pnwsarahContributor - January 31, 2021
10
11

How to survive bad air and heat from summer wildfires

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - January 7, 2021
15
11

An example of why ham radio is important

Josh CentersContributor - October 9, 2020
7
2

Have the wildfires made you rethink your plans?

matthew.Contributor - September 24, 2020
11
5

Wildfire Warning Systems

hikermor - September 12, 2020
3
0

Lessons from the California wildfires: get ready early and leave before you have to

Kelsey DonkContributor - August 24, 2020

Looking for evacuation advice and resources (especially during COVID-19)

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - August 23, 2020
18
3

New to Prepping & specific questions re CA/fire strategy

mseg77 - August 21, 2020
15
9

Where is the hurricane/fire coverage?

hbic - August 6, 2020
11
3

The basic model my family uses for planning to Shelter in place vs Bug out

Rick Ryder - July 31, 2020
20
10

Fire season is here, so here’s how to prepare for blackouts on a budget

Jon StokesStaff - July 14, 2020

Any options for cooking indoors when the power is down?

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - June 28, 2020
18
50

How do you filter air when the electricity is low or non-existent?

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - June 28, 2020
22
29
Spikes in internet service troubles on March 26, 2020

Internet outages & slowdowns are hitting the US. Here’s what you need to know

Josh CentersContributor - March 26, 2020

BBC looks in-depth at an “apocalyptic blackout”

Jon StokesStaff - January 15, 2020

World’s biggest investment fund, with $7 trillion in assets, preps for climate change

Jon StokesStaff - January 14, 2020

How to dress for a world on fire

Jon StokesStaff - January 3, 2020

Stories from Australia’s climate dystopia

Jon StokesStaff - December 10, 2019
Netflix Fire in Paradise review

Netflix’s Fire in Paradise is a touching look at the cost of being unprepared

John AdamaStaff - November 23, 2019

House fires now require bugging out in under 3 minutes

Jon StokesStaff - November 18, 2019

Six of the nine core counties for America’s food supply are burning

Jon StokesStaff - November 5, 2019

How to get ready for a 3-day blackout for under $100

Jon StokesStaff - November 1, 2019

Resources for the Northern and Southern California power outages

Jon StokesStaff - October 9, 2019
California camp fire paradise wildfire 2018

How to track the California wildfires and smoke in real time

Jon StokesStaff - November 13, 2018

 

This forum is heavily moderated to keep things valuable to as many people as possible. Full community policies are here. The basics:

  • 1. Be nice to each other.
  • 2. Stay focused on prepping.
  • 3. Avoid politics, religion, and other arguments.
  • 4. No unfounded conspiracies, fake news, etc.
  • 5. Debate ideas, not people.
Log in or register to join the conversation
 
Email required
Password required
Continue with Google
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Amazon
 
Forgot password
Not a member? Join for free.
 
Free
Invalid email
Password required
Password confirmation required
Continue with Google
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Amazon
 
Please fix the errors above
 
We take your privacy seriously
Already a member? Log in.
  • Home
  • Contribute
  • Mission & Values
  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
Social
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
Featured
  • Emergency prepping supplies checklist: Beginner basics
  • Emergency kit / bug out bag list
  • IFAK first aid kit list
All material on The Prepared ® is copyrighted. You may not commercially benefit from our hard work without permission.
The Prepared
  • Start Prepping
    ▼
    • Emergency preparedness checklist: prepping for beginners
    • Rational reasons why you should be prepared
    • Sane Prepper Mantra: Common sense rules
    • Why you should share your prepping
  • Reviews & Guides
    ▼
    • Prepping Basics
    • Gear Reviews
    • Emergency Scenarios
    • Bug Out Bags
    • Bug Out Vehicles
    • Prepared Home
    • Survival Skills
    • Self Defense
    • Your Situations
    • Community
  • Courses
  • Kits
  • Blog
  • Forum
  • Course Login
Log inJoin