Oklahomans affected by a wildfire may be wondering what to look for inside and outside when assessing the damage to their homes.

Wildfires that blazed their way through parts of central and northwestern Oklahoma recently highlight the need to act quickly to dispose of livestock and other large animal carcasses.

What to do with losses to property, the process used to determine if there is a deductible loss, how insurance proceeds and cost share benefits are treated, and how to reconstruct records to document a loss.

Adrenaline-fueled panic and confusion may still be affecting livestock even after the flames of recent wildfires have passed, meaning producers need to use caution when working with the animals.

Mental health resources for farmers, their families and their communities to help improve mental well-being.

Findings from several studies that investigated the impacts of fire on fencing materials in grasslands.

Most of Oklahoma’s native prairies, shrublands, and forests are out of balance because of fire suppression. Since natural fires no longer happen as frequently, prescribed fire is an ecological driver that can be used to restore ecosystems and landscapes to their historical diversity and productivity.

Recent wildfires have left some agricultural producers contemplating burial of deceased animals as the most expedient way of disposing of livestock carcasses.

This program is known as the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP).

Land management practices that may be used by landowners to implement after experiencing wildfire on their property.

Find a list of local resources for mental and behavioral health, substance abuse and addictions, counseling, nonprofit organizations, religious groups, family violence and financial planning.

After losing so much, families affected by the wildfires sweeping across western Oklahoma may be feeling emotionally overwhelmed, which raises the need to pay attention to potential mental health concerns.

Oklahomans continue to be reminded of the devastation that can come with wildfire. While homes, structures and livestock can be lost, landowners who rely on grasslands, shrublands and forests as an enterprise are left trying to figure out how to recover the vegetation and habitat.

Many parts of Oklahoma recently experienced devastating wildfires. Some families lost their homes, while other homes and structures in the path of the flames were spared.

After a wildfire, the safety of water and food as well as medications are at the top of the priority list for affected families.