Home Protection Resources
Your hub for resources on protecting your property
Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and more severe. At MitigateNow, we believe every homeowner deserves access to reliable, actionable information to protect what matters most. Below, you’ll find essential tools, checklists, and expert-backed resources to help you prepare for wildfire threats. Resources for hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes are coming soon.
Simple Steps Every Homeowner Can Take to Reduce Risk
Home Preparedness Checklists
Strengthening your home against disasters isn’t just smart—it’s essential. These checklists will help you identify weak points and take practical steps to reduce your risk.
More hazard-specific checklists will be added as we expand our focus.
Downloadable Resources
Working with a MitigateNow Contractor
When you work with a MitigateNow contractor, you’re getting more than just a service—you’re getting a partner in home protection. This guide outlines what to expect from your initial evaluation to your final installation.
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General Mitigation Resources
FEMA
National Risk Index Map
See how your location ranks for wildfire, flood, hurricane, and other natural hazards.
Explore MapIBHS
Mitigation Matters
Research-driven policy recommendations for safer buildings and stronger communities.
Explore ResearchEmerge Survival
Emergency Supply Kits & Survival Gear
This toolkit outlines steps to prepare your home, protect your family, and coordinate with your community before an emergency.
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Build a Disaster Kit
Printable checklist and planning tools to prepare food, water, first aid, communications, and utility shutoffs.
View Kit ChecklistWildfire Resources
CAL FIRE
California Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer
An interactive map that shows your California property’s wildfire risk zone—based on the latest state data.
Explore MapNFPA
Firewise USA® Program
Join a national community of neighbors working together to reduce wildfire risk in their area.
Learn MoreEPA
Smoke-Ready Toolbox for Wildfires
Guidance and tools to help reduce health risks from wildfire smoke and maintain indoor air quality during events.
Learn MoreWatchDuty
Wildfire Tracking App
A free platform providing real‑time fire maps and alert updates from official and community sources across multiple western states.
View AppHurricane & Flood Resources
FEMA
Flood Map
Official gateway to flood maps, studies, and hazard data for insurance and mitigation planning.
View MapReady.gov
Hurricane Preparedness
Official FEMA-backed hub for hurricane preparedness, safety during storms, and recovery steps afterward. Includes checklists, evacuation planning, and tools like the FEMA mobile app for alerts.
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Hurricane Safety
Free downloadable resources, evacuation tips, and the Red Cross Emergency App to find nearby shelters.
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What to Do Before a Tropical Storm or Hurricane
Practical checklist of steps to take before hurricane season begins—including home hardening and evacuation planning.
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How to Prepare for a Wildfire
Protecting What Matters Most
Natural disasters are becoming more frequent, intense, and unpredictable. Among them, wildfires pose one of the most immediate threats to both lives and property.
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Wildfire Facts Every Homeowner Should Know
Key Facts You Should Know
Wildfires are no longer rare events—they’ve become a recurring reality for communities across the U.S. and around the world.
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Why Spring Is the Best Time to Harden Your Home Against Wildfire
Spring isn’t just for cleaning
With warmer weather on the horizon, now is the perfect opportunity to tackle home-hardening projects that can make a life-saving difference when the next wildfire strikes.
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Wildfire Home Hardening Isn’t Just for Fire Season
It’s a Year-Round Responsibility
Wildfires are no longer limited to a “season.” They’re becoming more intense, more destructive, and more frequent
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Wildfire Preparation Starts in the Winter
Winter is the perfect time to take meaningful action.
Most people think about wildfire preparation when fire season already began. Real wildfire readiness starts long before fire season begins.
Read MoreComing Soon: Resources for Every Threat
We’re actively expanding our resource center to include hurricane readiness tools, flood mitigation strategies, and earthquake safety checklists. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to build a more resilient future, one home at a time.