Montana earns its best grade for its preparedness actions taken to address wildfire risks. The state faces a lower threat level than most states affected by wildfires, but is still taking strong action to prepare for current impacts. Montana has even begun to understand its future wildfire risks by tracking its current fires and trends. Developing an adaptation plan is the next step the state needs to take.
For more information on how prepared Montana is for its growing wildfires threat, read the detailed state summary.