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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.
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Dave Chapin, Mayor Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk