05/24/2025
🌧️ May is Wildfire Awareness Month: After Fire Recovery | Flood After Fire
Did you know wildfire survivors face an increased risk of flooding for up to five years after a fire? 🌊 Here’s why — and what you can do about it:
🔥 Why is this a risk?
After a wildfire, the soil can become water-repellent, causing rain to run off instead of soaking in. This means even light rain can lead to dangerous flash floods in and around burn scars.
👉 Learn more: https://www.livingwithfire.com/get-prepared/what-do-i-do-after-the-fire/flood-after-fire/
🛑 If you live near a burn scar:
✅ Make an evacuation plan
✅ Sign up for local emergency alerts
✅ Prepare your property for runoff and erosion risks
✅ Stay weather-aware during storms
📚 More tips: https://www.livingwithfire.com/get-prepared/what-do-i-do-after-the-fire/flood-after-fire/
Protect yourself, your family, and your property — stay wildfire and flood-ready this May.
