Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News

Did you know that May is Wildfire Awareness Month? A wildfire in unincorporated King County could have major impacts. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prepare for and prevent fires, including reducing flammable material on and around your home, making an emergency plan, following local burn bans and regulations, and signing up for ALERT King County, a regional public information and notification service.

Another important thing you can do is take five minutes to complete King County’s 2025 Wildfire Protection Survey, which is available in multiple languages.Take the survey.

King County is developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan to help reduce the risk of a destructive wildfire. Your input helps ensure the plan addresses and reflects the communities’ priorities. Questions? Send us an email.