The goal of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) assessment program is to evaluate a community for hazards in the event of a wildfire in the wildland-urban interface (the area where homes intermingle with wildland vegetation). The assessment also identifies the means by which any hazards found can be mitigated. The objective is to minimize the ability of fire to move between wildland and structures, thereby reducing the threat to life and property.

Key Aspects of the Tacoma Lakes Wildfire Strategy:

• WUI Assessments: Evaluates areas where homes intermingle with vegetation to mitigate wildfire risks.

• Defensible Space: Property owners are advised to manage vegetation within 30–100 feet of structures.

• Proactive Mitigation: Identification of hazards to reduce fire spread.

• Burning Regulations: Adherence to new 2023 Maine laws requiring permits for fires larger than 3' high by 3' wide.