Wildfire, the disaster so many forest owners fear has happened—to you. Fire may have burned all or just a portion of your property, over many acres of your land or just your homesite, burned it completely or only partially. Whatever the circumstances, you’re now left wondering, “What should I do now?”
After the fire is out, it’s time to start making some decisions. Although you may feel that the worst has happened, there are actions you can take now to protect your property from further impacts and to recoup some of your losses.
This publication discusses issues property owners should consider following a wildfire on their property, including how to protect your valuable property from further damage due to erosion, where to go for help and financial assistance, how remove or salvage trees that were lost or damaged, how to claim a casualty loss on your tax return, and how to recover from wildfire damage to your property.