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Westcliffe trustees adopt Custer County 2026 Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Summary
Trustees approved Resolution No. 1-2026 to adopt the Custer County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, noting the county survey received 163 responses and that a draft evacuation plan is expected in March.
The Board of Trustees voted to adopt Resolution No. 1-2026, which adopts the 2026 Custer County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Clerk Erin Christie clarified the agenda wording, saying the item should read the "Custer County Community Wildfire Protection Plan" rather than an Emergency Operation Plan. Robyn Knappe reported that the county survey had 163 respondents and that public comments were incorporated into the final draft; she said the prior plan dated to 2007 and "They are currently drafting an evacuation plan that will be available in March." Mr. Shy moved to adopt the resolution and Mr. Nordyke seconded; the motion carried.
The action places the town on record in support of the countywide plan and signals coordination on wildfire preparedness; the minutes record that staff will continue work on evacuation planning and outreach.
