What type of hazards include home fires and wildfires that CERT members should be prepared for?

The type of hazards that encompass home fires and wildfires falls under the category of natural hazards. Natural hazards stem from environmental factors that are often beyond human control and can result in significant destruction and risk to life and property.

Home fires can be influenced by various natural elements, such as lightning strikes igniting nearby flammable materials or severe drought conditions enhancing the risk of wildfires. Both types of hazards require CERT members to be prepared with specific skills and knowledge to respond effectively, including fire suppression and evacuation procedures.

In contrast, structural hazards would involve risks associated with buildings and infrastructures, such as collapsing walls or unstable structures during an earthquake. Non-structural hazards might refer to issues not necessarily related to the physical structure itself but could involve hazardous materials. Technological hazards typically relate to failures in technology or industrial processes. Therefore, natural hazards are the most relevant category for home fires and wildfires.