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Georgia Wildfire Resources - April 2026
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Georgia Wildfire Resources - April 2026

April 23, 2026 | Jamie Moody, Communications Director

Our hearts go out to our friends in South Georgia, and to everyone affected by the wildfires in The Peach State. We're sharing some local resources to help you continue to monitor the situation. 

Stay up-to-date with current updates from: 

What you can do before a wildfire affects your community 

Wildfires can escalate quickly. In Georgia, fire season is during the dry, windy months - February thru May. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency suggests that families should create a family communication plan ahead of time, along with a Ready Kit, and having a plan for your pets. Other tips include: 

  • Plan several escape routes away from your home, by car and by foot.
  • Learn and teach safe fire practices.
  • Keep leaves and needles off your roof and deck, and clean gutters regularly.
  • Trim branches that overhang structures and prune branches of large trees within 15 feet from the ground.
  • Have a garden hose that is long enough to reach any area of the home and other structures on the property.
  • Keep handy household items that can be used as fire tools: a rake, axe, handsaw or chainsaw, bucket and shovel.
  • Remove debris from under decks and porches.
  • Clear combustible material within 20 feet of your home.
  • Install spark arrestors in chimneys and stovepipes that meet the requirements of National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 (Contact your local fire department for exact specifications).

Firewise USA has created an entire toolkit with resources and participation tips for homeowners and communities to take action to reduce wildfire risks.

The EPA's Smoke Ready Communities page is full of resources - broken down by audience - to help each audience learn about preparedness and to help answer questions about wildfires and wildfire smoke. 

Additional resources

 

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