Laguna Beach advances emergency-vehicle signal priority and wildfire technology
Laguna Beach officials told the City Council about plans for emergency-vehicle traffic-signal priority, renewed wildfire planning and exploration of high-flying drones.
Wildfire mitigation
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Jefferson County receives nearly $9.7 million grant for wildfire mitigation
A five-year federal grant will fund wildfire-mitigation staff, evacuation-corridor work, homeowner incentives, equipment, training and education across Jefferson County, including its mountain communities.
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Moreno Valley Earns State Wildfire Preparedness Designation
Moreno Valley received state recognition for wildfire preparedness, potentially improving its competitiveness for future mitigation grants and guiding residents’ planning.
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Jefferson County’s $9.7 Million Wildfire Grant Puts Conifer Evacuation Routes and Home Hardening in Focus
A five-year, $9,668,390 federal grant will expand Jefferson County wildfire-mitigation work, including evacuation-corridor vegetation treatment, homeowner incentives and SLASH support. Conifer could benefit, but no local allocation has been published, and a proposed Settlers Drive debris yard still requires approval.
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Colorado wildfire-mitigation grant applications open Monday with new online system
Colorado communities and eligible organizations can seek about $7.04 million in wildfire-mitigation grants starting Aug. 3, but applications are due by 5 p.m. MDT on Oct. 8.
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Carbondale wildfire model will identify potential mitigation priorities
Carbondale residents can report home and property features for a wildfire-spread model intended to guide future mitigation and evacuation planning.