Fire Preparedness
Wildfires are one of the risks that are a part living in Colorado. This is why it is important to understand your risk and what you can do to help mitigate the impact to your property and home. Below are some helpful resources.
Wildfire Resources
- Find out if you live in Colorado’s Wildland Urban Interface
- Colorado Springs Wildfire Ready
- Fire Information from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
- Mitigating the Pines, Creating a FireWise Black Forest Community
- Protect your home & property from wildfire
- Ready.Gov
- Wildfire Mitigation and Defensible Space
Home Fires
If a fire starts in your home, you may have less than 2 minutes to evacuate. This is part of the reason it is so important to mitigate and prepare for home fires. These are some helpful resources to help keep you and your family safe and ready.