Wildfire Season Has Sprung Early In Colorado

March 28, 2012 by

Wildfire season has begun early in Colorado. With one of the most dry winters in a long time, Colorado is extremely dry. The wildfire that started earlier this week in Jefferson County, has already claimed 2 lives and destroyed 23 homes.  The fire originally started as a controlled burn, until the wind picked up starting an uncontrollable blaze. In some reports, the fire was moving faster than a speeding car.

What Do I Do If My Home Is At Risk?

  1. Always listen to the local authorities.
  2. Make sure all family members are always accounted for at all times.
  3. Always be prepared. Have a “bug out vehicle(s)” ready. This way you can leave with in seconds. Have everything already packed ready to go. This can include important documents(including insurance info), family memorabilia, important computers and pictures. Most of all make sure you have enough food and water for 7 days. If not longer.
  4. Make sure everyone is the household has a “bug out” bag ready. This usually includes clothes, supplies, food and etc.
  5. Have communication ready for every family member. Cell phones can lose coverage. I recommend CB radios due to range. If not the walkie-talkies at your local retail store is better than nothing. Make sure to get the ones with the furthest range possible.
  6. Make sure to have a first aid kit with you. The more money you spend on one, the better.
  7. Make sure you have a final location(bug out) everyone knows about and can meet up at. This is in a case if you lose family member(s).
  8. Always make sure that non-immediate family knows your okay if you have to evacuate, or if something happens.
  9. Have an emergency weather radio.

From an insurance stand point, such things as making sure you have enough coverage should always be done before the fact. This can serve as a reminder to people in risk areas around the state to be prepared.

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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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