Be Ready, Butte! Blog
How to become a Firewise community
Don’t Just Be Fire-Safe; Be “Firewise” Did you know: The National Fire Protection Association has a program called Firewise USA®, which helps individual communities become
Winter Fire Safety: 6 Ways to Prevent Fire in Cold & Rainy Weather
Prevent Wildfire Year-Round by Avoiding These Hazards True or False: You don’t have to be concerned about fires when it’s raining or snowing outside. Answer:
Give the Gift of “Go”: Holiday Gift Ideas for Wildfire Safety
Nothing says “happy holidays” more than protection and peace of mind You might not think of Be Ready, Butte! as a source for holiday gift
Valuable Lessons We Learned from the Camp Fire
As we reflect on five years, refresh your memory on fire safety The infamous Camp Fire happened five years ago, but the memory of it
Fires don’t just start in the woods: How to safely light your house for the holidays
Tips on being festive and fire-smart. The holidays are almost here, and the urge to start decorating is stronger than ever (if you haven’t already!)
North Valley Animal Disaster Group (NVADG): Helping Butte County by Helping Their Animals
Caring for the Evacuation Needs of Animals, Large and Small In the 1990s, two Butte area residents passed away during a wildfire because they refused
Don’t Set Your Pumpkins on Fire: Halloween Fire Safety
Halloween? Yep, this one is about fire safety and Halloween. We know, we know. This blog might feel like a buzz-kill with all our warnings
Sheriff vs. Police vs. Firefighters: who does what in an emergency?
Which Local Authorities Are in Charge During a Wildfire Event? During an active wildfire situation, a lot of people may be shouting what sound like
Know the Evacuation Plan and Route for Your Community
There are plenty of very positive and effective things you can do to be ready for a wildfire, such as home hardening and creating defensible