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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05 Wildfire Preparedness MonthTOWN OF VA Proclamation No. 5, Series of 2023 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO AND THE TOWNS OF GYPSUM, MINTURN, EAGLE, REDCLIFF, AVON AND VAIL, PROCLAIMING MAY 2023 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 four years, including the most destructive fire in state history; and WHEREAS, warmer temperatures, drought, and continued development in the wildland-urban interface have made wildfire mitigation a top priority for Vail and surrounding jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, Eagle County and the Towns of Gypsum, Minturn, Eagle, Redcliff, Avon and Vail 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 businesses; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail desires to join in support of Wildfire Preparedness Month and to designate May 2023 as Wildfire Preparedness Month in Eagle County and in the participating Towns. NOW, THEREFORE, the Vail Town Council joins Eagle County and the Towns of Gypsum, Minturn, Eagle, Redcliff, Avon hereby proclaiming May 2023 to be Wildfire Preparedness 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 2"d day of May 2023 Vail Town Council fi r im Langmai May Pr Attest: OF i� y�oR�'ORAI��,�� OFCOMMIl Step ie Bibbens, Town Clerk