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The latest Utah news from Wednesday morning, May 26, 2021.

Area residents and property owners can take five steps now to be better prepared for a sudden wildfire. To encourage these home preparedness actions, Vail Fire and Emergency Services is introducing the “Wildfire Ready Vail” initiative over the course of the next five weeks in recognition of Wildfire Preparedness Month in May. Paul Cada, the department’s wildland program manager, said the Wildfire Ready Vail campaign offers a series of free and low-cost activities that are quick and easy to implement. “We often hear from residents that they don’t know where to start or think a prepar...

PANAMA CITY — The Florida Forest Service has launched a new wildfire prevention education initiative for the Panhandle, which still has thousands of downed trees from Hurricane Michael. Called "Be Wildfire Ready," the campaign is designed to increase the public's awareness of how they can help prevent and prepare for a wildfire. Residents can visit BeWildfireReadyFL.com to view tools and tips on how to safely burn yard waste, create defensible space around their homes and prepare an emergency supply kit.  During a press conference Thursday in Tallahassee, members of the forest service sai...

Share this article Share this article TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the vital role small businesses play in thriving communities, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today released a new guide specifically designed to help small businesses prepare for severe weather. Thunderstorm Ready‒Business applies years of scientific research from IBHS for a step-by-step guide to aid small business and commercial building owners in better understanding their risk and actions to take in advance of spring storms. Implementing Thunderstorm Ready ‒Business...

/PRNewswire/ -- As California grapples with the wildfire risk across the state, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today shared the...