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Arvada outlines wildfire mitigation plan, evacuation mapping and PSPS preparedness
Summary
City staff and Arvada Fire presented a joint wildfire mitigation workshop describing the new Community Wildfire Protection Plan, neighborhood grants and evacuation polygons, and steps the city will take to prepare for more frequent public-safety power shutoffs.
City officials and Arvada Fire staff presented a joint wildfire mitigation and response workshop on May 12, outlining preparedness steps, neighborhood partnerships, and regional coordination to reduce wildfire risk.
The presentation centered on a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) the city completed in February 2026 that city staff said will prioritize mitigation projects, guide funding requests and steer neighborhood outreach. "The CWPP will serve as a guiding document for us in terms of mitigation efforts," a city emergency management presenter said, urging neighborhoods to consult the plan's appendix for homeowner actions.
Why it matters: the CWPP and related work determine which neighborhoods receive fuel-reduction projects and which interventions are prioritized when applying for federal mitigation funds. City staff said adoption of an Arvada-specific annex to the Jefferson County Hazard Mitigation Plan will be a prerequisite for some federal grants.
Preparedness and monitoring: staff described an Emergency Operations Center team of…
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