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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
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