Creating a Zone of Defensible Space

This article is provided by the Colorado State Forest Service and outlines detailed "zones" that can be created around your home to protect it in the event of wildfires.

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Assess Your Current Risk

Take this 5 minute risk assessment to see how your home rates. The assessment will determine, based on a number of key factors how safe your home is from wildfire.

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Is Your Home in a High Risk Area?

View maps that have been created as a part of the Community Wildfire Protection Plans for Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata and Montezuma & San Juan Counties. These maps identify areas that are at risk because of population, vegetation, slope and other risk factors.

Building a Firewise Home

This PDF is created by the Firewise organization and provides helpful guidlines for building a firewise home.

Reverse 911

If you live in La Plata or Archuleta County, register your mobile devices now to be alerted of an actual or impending emergency in your area. Emergencies might include evacuations, hazard material spills, or road closures. This service allows you to register up to five mobile devices.

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