Driving Collective Change for Community Safety.
We are a coalition dedicated to transforming wildfire policy and preparedness through advocacy, education, and decisive legislative action. Through relentless advocacy, we’re reshaping the conversation around wildfire readiness—starting in Waikōloa and expanding beyond.
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Cause Overview
The escalating threat of catastrophic wildfire demands a new, better standard of safety and preparedness.
Wildfire Safety Advocates originated in the extremely high wildfire-prone community of Waikōloa Village on the Big Island of Hawai'i, where we witnessed the critical gap between risk and infrastructure readiness. This community vulnerability revealed a universal truth: wildfire-prone areas everywhere require a unified voice to drive necessary change.
Resilience is built.
Protection is legislated.
We are at a crucial point where the pace of the wildfire threat has outstripped the pace of our preparedness. Wildfire Safety Advocates represents a unified effort to transform how communities coexist with fire. This isn't just about what one person can do; it's about bringing together residents, firefighters, scientists, and policymakers to innovate solutions that are not only effective but also equitable.
Our mission extends beyond awareness; we're here to advocate for real, tangible change. The partnerships we’ve built and the policies we champion serve one purpose: to ensure safer, more resilient communities. Join us as we set new standards, support legislation, and lead by example in the fight against catastrophic wildfire. Every step we take is a step toward a future where we can all be safer.
Our mission: Transform wildfire policy.
We harness the collective power of communities, policymakers, and scientists to drive decisive action and systemic change. We focus on proven strategies that mitigate risk, enhance preparedness, and protect vulnerable ecosystems from the devastating impact of catastrophic wildfire.
How We Create Change
Turning advocacy into action.
We start by empowering communities with the tools and knowledge to become their own first line of defense. Parallel to this, we partner with experts to develop science-backed policies that mandate modern prevention standards and fund critical infrastructure. Finally, we champion legislative action, working directly with lawmakers to turn these strategies into lasting, enforceable law that protects lives and property.
Our Approach
Bridging the gap between concerned citizens and decisive legislative action.
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Join us in turning BIG ideas into real-world victories. We can’t face these challenges alone.
News & Insights
Updates on our advocacy in action.
Wildfire Safety Advocates in the press.
We’re a small but mighty team, not afraid to make our voices heard and our safety needs known. For press inquiries, please contact Matt at matt@wildfiresafetyadvocates.org.
Acting DPW Director Neil Azavedo provided key updates on Waikōloa roads, including temporary traffic lights, Hulu route safety improvements, and progress on a second access road. Get the latest on community safety infrastructure.