Due in part to human-driven climate change, as well as longtime suppression-first policies and urban sprawl, catastrophic wildfires have evolved from seasonal hazards to year-round disasters that cause air pollution, scorched earth, property loss, and death.People who never thought they’d be at risk of a wildfire are now forced to consider air-quality hazards and even evacuation, oftentimes with little advance notice.If you live in an area prone to wildfires—or somewhere that’s becoming one—we’ve gathered some essential tools and advice to help you prepare for future flames.