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Jefferson County proclaims September 'National Preparedness Month,' highlights wildfire funding and emergency staffing
Summary
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners read a proclamation recognizing National Preparedness Month and described county investments in wildfire mitigation funded by voter‑approved Measure 1A and a new $7 million wildland fire program.
Jefferson County commissioners proclaimed September 2025 as National Preparedness Month at their Sept. 16 meeting and urged residents to take preparedness steps for hazards including wildfires and floods. Commissioner Leslie Dahlkemper read the proclamation, and Commissioner Kerr urged residents to create family emergency plans and sign up for alerts.
Why it matters: Jefferson County ranks among the top counties in Colorado for wildfire risk; commissioners said the county has invested in mitigation and response to reduce fuel loads, improve…
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