State official urges Perry to complete local wildfire plan to join voluntary mitigation program

Feb 27, 2025

Tracy Swenson of the Utah Division of Forestry outlined a voluntary Cooperative Wildfire Program that requires a community wildfire protection plan and a participation commitment (cash or actions). The city can start its CWPP now but the formal agreement awaits final legislative action.

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Tracy Swenson, area manager for the Bear River area with the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, briefed the Perry City Council on a voluntary Cooperative Wildfire Program that she said can reduce local fire risk and limit how costs are recovered after a large incident.

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