05-13-2025 Proclamation - May as Wildfire Preparedness Month in the TOAA
Avon
C O 1 O R A D O
PROCLAMATION
PROCLAIMING MAY AS WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS
MONTH IN THE TOWN OF AVON
WHEREAS, the State of Colorado has witnessed a significant increase in the frequency and
magnitude of wildfires, with twenty of the largest wildfires occurring within the last twenty
years, and four out of the five largest fires in state history happening within the last five years,
including the most destructive fire in state history just over two years ago; and,
WHEREAS, the convergence of warmer temperatures, prolonged drought conditions, and
ongoing development in the wildland-urban interface has elevated the imperative of wildfire
mitigation as a primary concern for Eagle County and its surrounding jurisdictions; and,
WHEREAS, the observance of Wildfire Preparedness Month aims to galvanize community
efforts toward enhancing wildfire awareness, fostering proactive engagement in wildfire safety
practices, and implementing measures to mitigate wildfire risks within residential and wilderness
areas; and,
WHEREAS, the collective adoption of wildfire mitigation strategies fosters cohesion and
resilience among the communities of the Town of Avon and Eagle County, forging a shared
commitment to fostering fire -adapted environments; and,
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council recognizes that the promotion of wildfire awareness and
preparedness is paramount to safeguarding the health, safety, and overall welfare of the Avon
community, and deems it fitting to align with the Eagle Board of County Commissioners in
affirming May 2025 as Wildfire Preparedness Month;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE TOWN OF AVON that the Avon
Town Council, in recognition of the urgency and importance of wildfire preparedness, hereby
designates May 2025 as Wildfire Preparedness Month in the Town of Avon.
DONE this thirteen day of May, in the year two thousand twenty-five.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE TOWN OF AVON that the Avon
Town Council hereby declares May 2025 as Wildfire Preparedness Month in the Town of Avc
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Resolution Wildfire Preparedness Month — 2025
May 13, 2025
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