HomeMy WebLinkAboutBocc Packet 04242013 Wildfire Outreach ProclamationA PROCLAMATION OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
RECOGNIZING WILDFIRE SEASON IN PITKIN COUNTY AND
ACROSS THE STATE
WHEREAS, Pitkin County, the Roaring Fork Valley and the entire state remain in a
severe drought despite recent moisture and a successful ski season; and
WHEREAS, local fire districts are bracing themselves for a wildfire season that could
match or surpass last year's extremely dry spring, summer and fall; and
WHEREAS, the public is urged to mitigate fire danger around their homes, and be
prepared should a wildfire threaten their neighborhood;
WHEREAS, everyone in Pitkin County is urged to sign up today for Pitkin Alert at
Pitkinalert.org to receive "real time" alerts and evacuation notices; and
WHREAS, Pitkin County embraces a statewide effort in which the Governor of
Colorado, John Hickenlooper, has proclaimed May 4th 2013 as "Colorado Wildfire
Preparedness Day of Service; and
WHEREAS, it is hoped that every citizen on Saturday, May 4th will commit a couple of
hours or an entire day to providing services that help to improve the defensibility and
resiliency of our community to better protect it from wildfire devastation, the likes of
which we all witnessed in Fort Collins and Colorado Springs last summer.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Board of County Commissioners
supports local and statewide wildfire awareness and mitigation efforts that result in our
communities becoming better prepared.
Pitkin County Board pf Commissioners
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George New- Ch;rman