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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06 May as Colorado Wildfire Awareness MonthTOWN OF VAIL1 Proclamation No. 6 Series of 2019 May is Colorado Wildfire Awareness Month WHEREAS, wildfire significantly impacts Colorado's environmental, economic and social well-being; WHEREAS, wildfire presents a threat to life, property, wildlife habitat and the health of Gore Creek; WHEREAS residents of Colorado's fire-prone communities need to accept responsibility for living in high fire-hazard areas; WHEREAS, residents must prepare to survive wildfire by ensuring proper management of vegetation surrounding the home and appropriate home construction and maintenance to resist ignition; WHEREAS, citizens and visitors need to be continuously prepared to evacuate with little or no notice; WHEREAS, residents must stay continuously vigilant and prepared for wildfire throughout the year; WHEREAS, Vail Fire and Emergency Services provides a number of free services including home wildfire risk evaluations, curbside chipping and evacuation preparedness information; and WHEREAS, Everyone has a role in wildfire preparedness, response and recovery. Vail is committed to becoming more resilient to wildfire by embracing the concepts of Fire Adapted Vail. NOW, THEREFORE, the Vail Town Council hereby proclaims May 2010 to be Colorado Wildfire Awareness Month. The Town of Vail encourages its citizens to observe this month with educational programs and to take action now to reduce the wildfire threat and prepare their homes, families and community for wildfire, and stay prepared throughout the year. Dated this 7tht day of May 2019 Vail Town Council Attest: 0,1ING so rF c`<>" e 0—- J A9 a i 2c. o s,oRn° y 7 P y Town CI tIL r UMMUN S Dave Chapin, Mayor Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk