Wildfire Resources

Click here for Information from a variety of sources in the state on fire.

The following is a list of USDA disaster assistance programs and resources that may be helpful to communities impacted by wildfires along with local and state level organizations who may have resources available. There are several USDA tools, resources, and guides that outline the various disaster programs as well as information for key USDA contacts in Wyoming for further support and coordination as needed.

U.S. Forest Service

• ·US Forest Service Federal Wildfire Resources – Learn more about pre-disaster Federal grant and cost-share programs across USDA and FEMA that can support community-led efforts to prepare for wildfire. 
• The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) - is the nation’s support center for wildland fires and other emergency situations. The partners at NIFC work together to compile information about the current wildfire situation and statistics that encompass lands managed by federal, state, local, tribal, and private agencies.
• Post Fire Recovery | National Interagency Fire Center (nifc.gov) - NIFC also provides information about post-fire recovery programs for the Forest Service and Department of the Interior, including for Burned Area Emergency Response on federal lands, which can impact adjacent non-federal lands, and Burned Area Recovery programs.  
• Contacts: Our Organization | US Forest Service (usda.gov) 

USDA Disaster Resource Center

• ·USDA Disaster Resource Center - provides information on how to prepare, recover and build long-term resilience during disasters and emergencies. 
• USDA Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool - Learn about USDA disaster assistance programs that might be right for you by completing five simple steps.
• USDA Disaster Assistance Programs include:
• Tree Assistance Program (TAP), Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP), Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), and Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) help compensate producers for losses caused by natural disasters. 
• Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) help producers with restoring fences, damaged farmland, or forests.
• Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program provides assistance to communities to address watershed impairments or hazard. 

Farm Service Agency

• Farm Service Agency - Disaster Assistance: USDA Farm Service Agency offers a variety of programs to help farmers, ranchers, communities, and businesses that have been hard hit by natural disaster events.
• Contact: Bill Bunce, Wyoming FSA Executive Director, (307) 261-5231

Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Natural Resources Conservation Service - Disaster Recovery Assistance: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service provides disaster recovery assistance to farmers, ranchers, landowners and communities through a variety of USDA programs. 
• Guide: USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Brochure - Learn more about USDA Farm Production & Conservation’s disaster assistance programs for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners.  (Spanish Brochure)

USDA Rural Development

• Rural Development Disaster Assistance - USDA Rural Development Disaster Assistance is crucial for rural communities affected by crises and disasters. It offers essential support to homeowners, businesses, and communities to aid in their recovery and rebuilding process. 
• Guide: USDA Rural Development Toolkit - Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Resources for Rural Communities - Learn more about USDA Rural Development’s disaster assistance programs for rural communities.
• Translated toolkit linked below: Desarrollo Rural del USDA Recursos de resistencia y recuperación en caso de desastres Una guía para las comunidades rurales (Disaster Recovery Toolkit in Spanish) 
• Contact: Glen Pauley, Wyoming RD State Director, (307) 233-6700

Food & Nutrition Service

• Food & Nutrition Service – Disaster Assistance: coordinates with state, territory, tribal, and voluntary organizations to provide nutrition assistance to families and individuals affected by a disaster or emergency.  
• Guide: D-SNAP Resources for State Agencies and Partners - The following resources are meant to assist states in planning, operating, and reporting Disaster SNAPs (D-SNAPs). Many of these documents are also available in the Disaster SNAP Guidance Handbook and the D-SNAP Toolkit. States should work with their regional disaster coordinators, which can be found on the following FNS regional office page. 
• Contacts: USDA FNS Mountain Plains Regional Office (MPRO)

'For additional federal Disaster Assistance information and resources, we encourage you to visit FEMA.gov

Wyoming Conservation Districts

• Conservation District Map - Click the link to find your local Conservation District website and contact information.

Wyoming Weed and Pest

• Weed and Pest Districts - Click the link to find your local weed & pest office.