The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) continually surveys all states to determine progress in identifying communities at risk and developing Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs).* This report helps provide a national snapshot of wildland fire risk, preparedness and capacity. The FY2009 data was collected through the U.S. Forest Service's National Fire Plan Operations & Reporting System (NFPORS), and reflects data accomplishments through September 30, 2009.

Survey results indicate a significant number of communities at risk (CAR) that have been identified by State Foresters as being at reduced risk. The number of communities reported at reduced risk in 2009 is 10,293. State Foresters have made advances in the methods and information used to identify and assess CAR, which has led to an increase in the number of CAR, currently at 69,930. The number of CARs covered by a CWPP (5,567) shows an increase of 938 since last year's report. Download the full report below.

NASF Communities at Risk Report FY2009

* NASF does not maintain or publish a list of individual communities at risk.