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Fire Mitigation in Estes Park

If you live close to cities, where homes have around half an acre to five acres of space, you’re in what’s known as an “intermix” area. This is great for being close to amenities without people breathing down your neck, but there is still a risk of wildfire.

The area has a lot of fuel for fires should one start. It’s important to think about the vegetation around your own home. Finding a balance between privacy and fire mitigation is important.

Water Systems Become Overwhelmed During Fires

One of the biggest problems is the water systems. When going about your day to day life, you won’t really think about the municipal system. The pressure is minimal and flows well enough for what you need. However, take a look outside at the amount of fire hydrants around.

When there are fires, the water systems get overwhelmed. This means fire departments need to rely on water from other areas, and that’s if there is time to get it. The lack of water can lead to the fire going from bad to worse.

There isn’t much that you can do about this problem. This is why you need to take steps to mitigate the fires yourself.

Changing the Way People Think

Intermix areas have a mixture of people who have been used to mitigating fires and city dwellers. The people from the city tend to bring their city-living attitudes. They don’t realize the work that is needed to protect and area from wildfires. Not everyone wants to take the steps, but some just simply don’t understand they need to take steps to work with the fire department.

It’s important for fire departments to set workshops to help people moving into the area. Your new neighbors may not realize what is needed to mitigate fires or may not understand the dangers of wildfires, so you’ll need to consider ways to help them understand this.

You can’t work on your neighbor’s property without their permission. You won’t be able to take steps to protect your own home, but you can talk to your neighbors politely about the situation. Lead by example, too, by working on your own land. Not everyone is going to follow through with your suggestions, but you can ask the local fire department to help.

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