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Flood After Fire Hawaii Social Graphic 2

October 31, 2023
learn your risk and prepare for a flood after fire

After experiencing a wildfire, it can be hard to imagine facing another natural disaster. But living near burn scars means you have an increased risk of #flooding until vegetation is restored—up to five years after a wildfire. 

Learn about your risk of #FloodAfterFire and take steps to protect the life you’ve built: floodsmart.gov/wildfires