Tag: Wildfire Prevention
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PUC schedules virtual hearing on proposed rules for public safety power shutoffs
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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will hold a virtual public comment hearing to gather input on proposed new rules for Public Safety Power Shutoff events, a wildfire prevention measure that temporarily cuts power to reduce ignition risks from utility equipment during extreme conditions. The hearing for Proceeding No. 26M-0037E runs from 4 to 6 p.m.…
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Boulder County chipping program now offers free chipping services to all residents
Boulder County officials said the county takes a leap forward in its commitment to community safety and environmental stewardship by launching a countywide Wildfire Partners Community Chipping Program. The program is said to support all county residents with managing the high-risk vegetation on their properties, fostering a safer, cleaner, and more fire-resilient environment for all,…
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Requirement for insurance to cover more property value, other wildfire laws take effect in Colorado
Four new laws that seek to help prevent and respond to wildfires went into effect on Wednesday after being passed by the Colorado legislature earlier this year. One of the laws, House Bill 1111, increases the amount of property lost to wildfires that insurance providers have to cover upfront from 30% of the value to 65%. The…
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Multiple planned burns at RMNP within the coming weeks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Rocky Mountain National Park officials are planning to conduct prescribed burns around certain sections of the park within the coming weeks to reduce the threats a wildfire could present to surrounding communities and park infrastructure. The burn is scheduled to occur in March, but depending…