Gypsum council proclaims May 2026 Wildfire Preparedness Month
Summary
Council adopted a proclamation designating May 2026 as Wildfire Preparedness Month, joining county and neighboring towns and fire districts in urging preparedness amid dry conditions. The proclamation cites recent large Colorado wildfires and encourages public education and mitigation.
The Town of Gypsum adopted Proclamation No. 01, Series 2026, designating May 2026 as Wildfire Preparedness Month and joining Eagle County and neighboring towns and fire districts in coordinated preparedness efforts. Staff noted the region's dry conditions and referenced recent large wildfires in Colorado as background supporting public education and mitigation actions.
Council voted to adopt the proclamation by motion. The proclamation text included findings about rising wildfire risk and called for collaborative public education to enhance survivability of residences and property in the wildland-urban interface.
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