Don’t Wait. Mitigate

Ember storms are responsible for most homes burning before the fire arrives. Hardening your home is imperative to your home’s survival. Check out this website for more information:


State of Colorado Wildfire Mitigation: https://csfs.colostate.edu/wildfire-mitigation/

1. Wildfire mitigation actions are on-the-ground treatments of properties implemented to reduce the chance of a wildfire causing damage.

2. The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is the lead state agency for fuels mitigation expertise in Colorado and an excellent resource for residents who want to gain more information and take steps to decrease the threat of wildfire where it matters most to them.
   

Prepare and Protect Your Home From Wildfire – Things you can do to prepare……

1. Prepare a Home Assessment Checklist
2. Learn:
   1. Watch the video: “Preparing Homes for Wildfire”
   2. Visit the website: National Fire Protection Association
3. Ask your fire department or local forest service office:
   1. Monument Fire District – 719/484-0911
4. Prepare a Ready-Set-Go Wildfire Action Plan
5. Read the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management Preparedness Guide
6. Sign up for Peak Alerts:
   1. Peak Alerts.
   2. Peak Alerts are notifications sent through software called Everbridge by public safety agencies in El Paso and Teller Counties. Peak Alerts will notify you of emergency situations that are a threat to life or property and are deemed dangerous by public safety officials.
7. Prepare a Go Bag
8. Watch additional videos