2018 Wildfire Season is Coming!
Colorado officials have confirmed that the state is looking at the worst wildfire season in five years. The 2012 and 2013 season devastated lands after blazes ravaged woodland across the whole 
state.
Fears about the current weather forecast are rampant. The dry winter has already left mountain areas almost barren. This doesn’t set the ground ready for what is likely to be a hot and dry summer. While it may be too early to tell for definite, this is the perfect time to get ahead and plan for potential wildfires spreading like crazy.
The U.S. Drought Monitor confirmed that snowpack levels are much lower than the average, with 87/62% of the state suffering from dry to extreme drought conditions. Only areas that border Wyoming and the northeast of Colorado have had winter weather that will help to fight off fires.
Colorado Department of Public Safety executive director, Stan Hilkey, wants residents in the area to be as prepared and proactive as possible. Hundreds of homes were consumed throughout the 2012 and 2013 blazes. While Colorado is better equipped now, prevention is the best form of defense.
Latest Proactive Fire Mitigation Measures
So far, Colorado has two high-tech planes that will detect the problem areas from above. They will identify any new fires early, making it easier to get fire management services out as soon as possible. More wildfire-fighting fire engines have also been purchased to put out blazes sooner, helping to reduce the spread.
2018 will be the first real test for these new methods, as the fires have been kept to a minimum in more recent years. However, the public is encouraged to take steps to create defenses and be proactive to prevent disasters occurring, including avoiding starting fires when it’s dry outside.
As it is stated previously, prevention is the best form of defense. Assess your property and see if there is anything that needs to be done to fire mitigate your property. If you need help, we are here to help you with any projects including tree and scrub oak removal. Call or email us today. (719)400-9104.