Will you be prepared for the next wildfire? 

In our mountain communities, wildfires are a major hazard.    
​Residents are urged to take steps now to assess their wildfire risk, safeguard their homes and prepare for wildfire.  
You not only increase the safety of your property, but more importantly,
​you increase the safety of your family.  

Get Notified !

In case of wildfire, you need to make sure that you and your family receive emergency evacuation instructions.  You MUST sign up for CodeRED to receive evacuation alerts.  ​

Get Notified

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BURN BAN IN EFFECT

Jefferson County:  Stage 1 Burn Ban in place

Clear Creek County:  No Current Fire Ban in Place 

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Get Ready !

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Help protect your home by creating defensible space, by hardening your home with fire resistant materials and using fire-resistant plants and landscaping around your home.​   

Create defensible Space

Harden your home

Fire Resistant Landscaping

Get Set !

You and your family need to prepare in advance for a potential wildfire.   When you are prepared you can make your home and family safer during a wildfire.      

Wildfire Action Plan

Inventory Your Home

Prepare Your "Go Bag"

Go ! 

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By leaving early, you give your family the best chance of surviving a wildfire.   You also help emergency personnel by keeping roads clear of congestion.   ​
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You should go to a predetermined location and make sure you have several travel routes in case your evacuation route is blocked.    Make sure to take your "Go Bag" with you.  

Pre-evacuation Preparation

What to Wear

Evacuation Steps

​Educational Events 

Our mission is to increase wildfire readiness in our community to help keep you and your family stay safe.    
​Watch for wildfire educational events in your area to help you become better prepared for wildfire.  

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