Wildfire Prepared is a program in Evergreen, Colorado that promotes wildfire education, awareness, and action. Through the Wildfire Prepared Home Assessment Program, local residents can request a property assessment that evaluates the external conditions of their home and landscape to determine the susceptibility to wildfire.
Sign up today for your Wildfire Prepared Home Assessment !Please note: this is a new program and there are limited assessments available. Priority will be given to residents living in areas with Community Wildfire Protection and Implementation Plans. Learn More about the Wildfire Prepared Program
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Importance of Defensible SpaceCreating defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. It is the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surrounds it. This space is needed to slow or stop the spread of wildfire and it protects your home from catching fire—either from direct flame contact or radiant heat. Defensible space is also important for the protection of the firefighters defending your home.
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What to Expect from your AssessmentA Wildfire Prepared fire professional will set up a time to do complete your Home Assessment. This visit will take about 2 hours to complete. The fire professional will evaluate the defensibility of your home and the landscaping around your home and complete a personalized report for you with actions you can take to make your home defensible.
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