Let's say that wildfires are common in your neck of the woods: you might take steps to reduce the fire danger by making a "defensible zone" around your house (your local fire department can give you some pointers); roofing with fire-resistant materials; writing (and practicing) an evacuation plan; and so on.
...Just because you don't live in Chicago or Detroit doesn't mean you won't face a violent crime, and if you live in one of the small cities profiled you might want to take another look at how you'll deal with violence which comes your way.
That might include things like preventing forcible entry into your home; surveillance and alarm systems; making a "safe room" (and practicing how you'll use it in the event of a home invasion); and, of course, personal defense options that include both armed and unarmed responses.
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