Megafires: The Case for Mitigation
The Witch Creek Wildfire, October 21-31, 2007

IBHS produced nine region-specific guides. Go to the main wildfire page to download a free copy from your region.

The Institute for Business & Home Safety is dedicated to reducing the social and economic effects of natural disasters and other property losses by conducting scientific research and advocating improved construction, maintenance and preparation practices.

The applied building science research conducted for Mega Fires: The Case for Mitigation provides new data and findings that ultimately will help consumers better protect their homes against the ravages of wildfires.

Fully one-third of homes in the U.S. are now located in what fire safety officials call the Wildland Urban Interface. While this study focuses on Southern California, the findings and recommendations can be applied to all wildfire-prone areas across the country.

Mega Fires: The Case for Mitigation is the first research study to be published under the auspices of IBHS’ new Insurance Center for Building Safety Research. This state-of-the-art, multi-peril research and training facility will produce real-world findings that will lead to more durable, sustainable communities.