The Building Science Disaster Support (BSDS) team has released four recovery advisories following the unprecedented wildfires in Maui, Hawaiʻi. The BSDS Program sent experts to assess the performance of buildings and structures after the disaster, and the advisories are based on their observations of the impact of wildfires.
Wildfire Recovery Resources for Maui (Maui Wildfires Recovery Advisory #1: This is a current list of resources available at the one-year anniversary mark of the Maui wildfires. Homeowners, business owners, public officials, as well as design and construction professionals can benefit from using the following wildfire resources in recovery efforts.
Reducing Wildfire Risk to Your Home (Maui Wildfires Recovery Advisory #2: This Recovery Advisory is a detailed infographic on ways to reduce wildfire risk to your home through defensible space and a building’s exterior.
Designing New Residential Structures to Decrease Wildfire Risk (Maui Wildfires Recovery Advisory #3: This Recovery Advisory, focused on one- and two-family dwellings, presents important fire safety recommendations for design professionals, including architects, engineers, installation professionals and contractors to reduce the likelihood of ignition and structure-to-structure fire spread in single family homes during a wildfire, where building setbacks and defensible space may be limited.
Fire-Resistant Materials and Assemblies (Maui Wildfires Recovery Advisory #4). This Recovery Advisory aims to provide a list of materials that can withstand higher exposure and help slow the spread of fire, but it is important to remember that fire-resistant does not mean fire-proof.
Source: FEMA Building Science
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