Reducing Wildfire Risk to Your Home (Maui Wildfires Recovery Advisory #2)

This advisory provides detailed, actionable guidance for homeowners and building professionals on reducing wildfire risk to homes in Maui. It covers creating and maintaining defensible space in three zones up to 100 feet from the home, including landscaping, storage, and hardscaping recommendations. The document also outlines structural hardening measures such as upgrading windows, doors, siding, roofs, vents, and decks with noncombustible or fire-resistant materials, and sealing gaps to prevent ember intrusion. It emphasizes collaboration with neighbors in dense communities and includes specific advice for retrofitting vulnerable building features.