Wildfires have always been around. While natural and helpful, they have been known to grow out of control and cause damage and loss of life. Since the early 1900s, federal and state agencies have worked to put in a wildfire policy to prevent, suppress, and maintain. Over the decades, the policy has changed. It’s had to be based on growing concerns and new developments. Here’s a look back at the history of wildfire policy. The Forest Fire Emergency Fund Act The fire was initially viewed as a threat to timber and not life. This is why the initial public funds were devoted to fire suppression and prevention. In 1908, the Forest Fire Emergency Fund Act was brought in, permitting deficit
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Fire mitigation checklist are steps that will help you protect your home during a wildfire. A lot of houses in Douglas county as well as along Colorado foothills are located in a high-risk zone for wildfires and part of wildland-urban interface.. It is imperative for homeowners to do fire mitigation work.These measures will increase the chance of your home’s survival during a wildfire. They will also reduce the fuels around your home by creating a defensible space. Defensible space is the area around your house and other structures on your property that has been modified to reduce fire hazard. Fire Mitigation Checklist for Defensible Space Creation: Thinning and pruning trees and shrubs Creating fire breaks Reduce surface fuels under the