As wildfires become increasingly frequent, severe, and complex, there is a growing need for comprehensive prevention-focused approaches that protect both communities and population health.
In this volume, Dandison Nat Ebeh introduces the Ebeh Public Health Wildfire Prevention Effort (E-PHWeP) Framework, an innovative public health-centered model designed to integrate wildfire prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, resilience, and sustainability.
Readers will explore:
- Development of the E-PHWeP Framework
- The six pillars of wildfire risk reduction
- Community and organizational implementation strategies
- Public health applications and stakeholder engagement
- Monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement methods
- Practical approaches to building safer and more resilient communities
Designed for public health professionals, emergency managers, healthcare leaders, researchers, educators, policymakers, students, and community organizations, this book provides a practical roadmap for reducing wildfire risk and advancing public health leadership in disaster preparedness and resilience.