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Proclamation No. 6 Series of 2018
May is Colorado Wildfire Awareness Month
WHEREAS, wildfire significantly impacts Colorado's environmental, economic and social
well-being;
WHEREAS, wildfire presents a threat to fragile wildlife habitat and 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, wildfires can occur during any month; and
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.
WHEREAS, Everyone has a role in wildfire preparedness, response and recovery, the
Town of Vail is committed to becoming resilient to wildfire by embracing the concepts of Fire
Adapted Vail.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Vail Town Council hereby proclaims May 2018 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 Vt day of May 2018
Vail Town Council
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