As a survivor of the High Park fire one of the largest fires in the history of Colorado and a 30 year veteran on the local VFD, I was anxious to see this book because I have so many friends & neighbors struggling with these issues in the wake of the fire. I was not disappointed. My first copy arrived in the mail last week. Before the evening was out, I had read enough to decide to buy several more copies. One of those copies was for my dad who lives in the WUI west of Denver & is trying to educate his neighbors about being Firewise. The others were for friends who lost their homes in the High Park fire all of them are in the midst of some version of the insurance nightmare. Since Linda lost her home in the Crystal fire a year in advance of the High Park fire she is much further down the learning curve and her book is very helpful to those of us who haven't figured it all out yet. This book covers the spectrum from how to improve your odds of your home surviving a wildfire to how to pick up the pieces if your home is destroyed. Linda does a great job of putting lots of information in a small book that is easy to read. I would recommend that anyone living in or thinking about living in the WUI should read this book (and give a copy to all your neighbors).
Linda's writing balances her personal story and resilience with accessible information and tasks for anyone who lives in wildfire-potential places, the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). Linda's thoughtful, well-researched, and thorough book offers readers the information they need to be prepared before, during, and after a wildfire. This book is very helpful for those who have been affected by wildfire in any way, whether full or partial property loss, a close-call, or living in an area with high fire potential.
This book helps readers to be prepared and ready, which means a great deal during a fire emergency. Linda's book gives readers the knowledge to know what to do, bring, and save during an evacuation. She also walks readers through the difficult process of picking up the pieces after a total or partial loss, how to deal with insurance companies, and understanding the decision-making process of rebuilding or moving on. Linda's book offers preparedness, hope, and resiliency and one reader says a huge thank you!
Buy Surviving Wildfire: Get Prepared, Stay Alive, Rebuild Your Life (A Handbook for Homeowners) Now
Surviving Wildfire is a must-read for people who are considering moving to the WUI and also those who are already living in their dream homes in the woods. This comprehensive book not only covers what you can do to reduce risk of losing your home to wildfire, but also how to recover if disaster strikes.The book is small but power packed. It gives vital information on how to determine fire risk on a property before you buy; how to reduce risk through building materials, landscaping, and site selection; how and why certain fires become catastrophic; and what to do if you lose your home to wildfire. Ms. Masterson walks you step by step through the insurance maze to ensure you have the best chance of getting what you paid for.
I highly recommend this book to Homeowner Associations, Communities, Developers, and anyone else who lives or works in the WUI.
Helen McGranahan
Career U.S.Forest Service/BLM/National Park Service Employee
Firewise Board Chair-Silver Star Subdivision
Custer SDMs. Masterson has written a well researched, fact-filled book about facing wildfire. Her information on everything from fire behavior and fire mitigation to fire insurance issues is carefully detailed, easily understood and useful to anyone living in a fire-prone area. She offers specific recommendations to help minimize future damage not only to property but also to financial and emotional well being. For those who have recently lost their homes to fire, she freely shares her own past experience losing a home, picking up the pieces, and moving on. This is a valuable resource for anyone dealing with a recent loss due to major fire as well as for those likely to face the dragon in the future.As a hiker and outdoor enthusiast I spend a lot of time in areas that could be impacted by wildfires this book gave excellent advice on how to exit a dangerous area as well as protecting your family and pets. Additionally, as a non-mountain resident there were tips on how to navigate the legal and insurance systems after any major tragedy and in order of priority. I think it is a great resource for any home owner!
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