California Area OfficeWildfire Recovery
- Emergency Guidance on Household Hazardous Waste generated by Wildfire (PDF)
Factsheet to guide persons in wildfire impacted areas in managing hazardous waste(s) including fire ash and debris. (2015)
- By California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
- Emergency Guide on Wildfires (PDF)
Guidance regarding the handling of ash, debris and other hazardous materials from a burned structure. (2015)
- By California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
- Keeping Food Safe After a Fire (PDF)
A food safety guide for homeowners returning home after a fire. (2018)
- By Michigan State University
- Protecting Public Health from Home and Building Fire Ash (PDF)
Fact sheet that describes the health risks and recommended precautions when handling fire ash. (2015)
- By California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
- Retail Food Safety During Temporary Power Outages (PDF)
A guide for dealing with temperature abused food due to power outages. (2018)
- By County of Shasta California
- Returning Home After a Fire (PDF)
Tips to reduce your exposure to ash and protect your health when returning to your home after a fire. (2017)
- By CDPH
- Wildland Fire Chemical Clean-Up (PDF)
Guide concerning clean up of chemical fire retardants applied by firefighters during wild land fires.
- By US Forest Service
