Looks like Droughts are still ahead in Colorado: How to protect your Home from wildfires

June 7, 2011 by Leave a comment

We are above average in rainfall in Colorado but we could very easily slide back into a drought season in the mountains and plains.  When the burning sun pushes the temperature to over 100 degrees and it occurs day after day with little rainfall, chances are we are in for a drought.  So what causes a wildfire and how do we protect ourselves against such risks?  First of all, it is not only the trees that are a threat but it is the grass.  For instance, a grass fire can start blazing and move to the trees.  The trees, of which there are branches and leaves light up in a glow and we have a forest fire on our hands.

Other ways wildfires can occur are through careless “campfires” that are not watched or kept within the confines of a concrete slab or fire ring.  Just pure carelessness in general, such as throwing a cigarette butt on the ground or tossing a match can light up a grass fire resulting in an eventual forest fire.

The best policy is the DP3, it includes replacement cost on the dwelling, personal property coverage can be added with replacement cost, extended dwelling coverage can be added, and many more things.  This is specifically if it is seasonal dwelling.   If it is a primary dwelling, then one needs an Ho3.

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Unknown's avatarAbout Mark Schneider
I am a certified firearms instructor and use-of-force expert with extensive real-world experience in firearms, security, and defensive tactics. Credentials & Experience: 20+ years of owning, collecting, and shooting firearms. 12+ years in the security industry, including physical security, executive protection, workplace violence prevention, loss prevention, CCTV operations, access control, incident management, and threat assessment. Denver Police Verified Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) Instructor. Authorized Trainer for Denver Security Guard Training. NRA Certified Firearms Instructor – Pistol, Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW), Rifle, Shotgun, Inside the Home (ITH), Outside the Home (OTH), Range Training & Basic Verification (RTBV), Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO). USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor – Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals (CCHDF). Force Science Institute Certified – Use-of-Force Analysis. De-escalation Certified Instructor. Massad Ayoob MAG-40 Graduate. Sig Sauer Academy Graduate – Pistol 103 & Pistol 104. Law of Self Defense – Instructor Program Graduate. Dave Grossman Academy – Completed The Bullet Proof Mind, On Combat, and On Killing courses. Axon Taser Certified Instructor. OC/Pepper Spray Certified Instructor. PPCT Defensive Tactics Certified Instructor. Glock Armorer. Novice Gunsmith. Licensed Insurance Producer. HAM Radio Operator. 8+ years as a teacher and instructor in firearms, self-defense, and related disciplines.

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