HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04 Wildfire Preparedness MonthProclamation No. 4, Series of 2025
PROCLAIMING MAY 2025 AS WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS 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 five years,
including the most destructive fire in state history just three and a half years ago; and
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; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County, the Towns of Gypsum, Minturn, Eagle, Redcliff, Avon, and
Vail, and the Fire Districts of Gypsum, Eagle River, and Greater Eagle, and the Rock Creek
Volunteer Fire Department, and Vail Fire and Emergency Services (the foregoing are
hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties”) 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; and
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 Parties desire to join in support of Wildfire Preparedness Month and to
designate May 2025 as Wildfire Preparedness Month within their respective jurisdictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT JOINTLY RESOLVED BY THE PARTIES by and through
their governing bodies:
THAT, May 2025 is hereby designated as Wildfire Preparedness Month within the
respective jurisdictions of the Parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Vail Town Council do hereby proclaim that May
2025 be designated as Wildfire Preparedness Month.
Dated this 6th day of May, 2025.
Vail Town Council Attest:
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Travis Coggin, Mayor Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk