Implement “firewise” standards in high-risk residential and commercial areas. Homes and businesses along the urban-wildland interface (i.e., adjacent to or surrounded by forestlands) of the Lummi Peninsula and Northwest Upland are at an elevated risk of wildfire damages. As outlined in the Lummi Nation Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP 2010), there are several preventative measures (a.k.a., firewise measures) that can be taken to reduce this risk, such as maintaining a defensible space around buildings, minimizing fuel hazards near buildings, using fire-resistant building materials, providing routes for emergency access, and others. An important component of firewise development is providing community outreach and education to help individuals identify hazards, develop fire plans, and implement risk reduction measures. There are an array of resources pertaining to fire prevention measures and educational materials available from the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise Communities/USA and FireSmart Canada that may be utilized for this purpose.