Fire and Safety
Mission
Section titled “Mission”This page provides resources for Falls Creek Ranch residents to learn about fire safety and mitigation. Also, see the Firewise Committee.
Safety
Section titled “Safety”Alerts and Resources
Section titled “Alerts and Resources”- Code Red Signup - La Plata County
- San Juan National Forest Alerts
- National Weather Service - Fire Weather Terms
- Red Flag Warning
- Fire Danger Level Definitions (see sign at FCR Fire Station)
- Fire Restriction Explanation
- Drought Monitor - SW Colorado
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Section titled “Community Wildfire Protection Plan”Ready, Set, Go!
Section titled “Ready, Set, Go!”The “Ready, Set, Go!” program helps you prepare your home and family for wildfires. Use the Your Personal Colorado Wildfire Action Plan to get started.
READY: Protecting Your Property
Section titled “READY: Protecting Your Property”SET: Prepare for Evacuation
Section titled “SET: Prepare for Evacuation”- Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Assembling an Emergency Supply Kit
- Pre-evacuation Preparation
- Fire Evacuation Checklist
GO!: Evacuate
Section titled “GO!: Evacuate”- Know how to evacuate.
- Know where to go by listening to alerts from authorities.
- Know how to communicate with authorities and neighbors.
- Prepare for Wildfire
Fire Videos
Section titled “Fire Videos”- Falls Creek Ranch and the 416 Fire
- Saguache Firewise Video
- Hardening Your Home - CSFS
- Your Home Can Survive
- Firefighters Protect Home
- Welcome to Hell
Firewise for Kids
Section titled “Firewise for Kids”Here are some resources for teaching kids about fire safety and wildfire.
- Kidscoop
- Ready.gov for Kids
- San Juan Mountain Association
- Project Learning Tree - Forest Keepers
- US Homeland Security
- International Fire Chiefs Association: Ready, Set, Go! Program for Youths