HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04 Wildfire Preparedness MonthProclamation No. 04, Series of 2024
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, THE TOWNS OF GYPSUM, MINTURN, EAGLE, REDCLIFF,
AVON, AND VAIL, THE GYPSUM, EAGLE RIVER, GREATER EAGLE, AND ROC CREEK FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICTS, AND VAIL FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PROCLAIMING MAY
2024 AS WILDFIRE PREPARDENSS MONTH
WHEREAS, twenty of Colorado’s largest wildfires have occurred within the last twenty years.
Four out of the five largest fires in state history have occurred within the last four years, including the
most destructive fire in state history just a year and a half ago;
WHEREAS,warmer temperatures, drought, and continued development in the wildland-urban
interface have made wildfire mitigation a top priority for Eagle County and surrounding jurisdictions;
WHEREAS,Eagle County (the “County”), the Towns of Gypsum, Minturn, Eagle, Redcliff,
Avon, and Vail (the “Towns”), and the Fire Districts of Gypsum, Eagle River, Greater Eagle, Rock
Creek, and Vail (the "Fire Districts") have determined that they share the common goals of wildfire risk
reduction, wildfire preparedness, and public education; and that collaboration in these areas will lead
to unified and fire-adapted communities throughout Eagle County and surrounding areas;
WHEREAS,Wildfire Preparedness Month is focused on encouraging residents to learn about
wildfire safety and take steps to reduce wildfire risk in and around their homes; and
WHEREAS,the undersigned desire to join in support of Wildfire Preparedness Month and to
designate May 2024 as Wildfire Preparedness Month in Eagle County, the participating Towns, and
the participating Fire Districts
NOW, THEREFORE, Vail Town Council joins the Board of County Commisioners of
Eagle County, State of Colorado, The Towns of Gypsum, Minturn, Eagle, Redcliff, Avon, the
Gypsum, Eagle River, Greater Eagle, and Rock Creek Fire Protection Districts and Vail Fire and
Emergency services by proclaiming that May 2024 is hereby designated as Wildfire
Preparedness Month in the County and in the Towns.
Dated this 7th day of May 2024.
Vail Town Council Attest:
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Travis Coggin, Mayor Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk