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Wildfire Preparedness

Northern Colorado is no stranger to the risk of wildland, grass, and vegetation fires.  Wildfire preparedness is crucial for residents of Berthoud and the surrounding areas.
Berthoud Fire has created this resource page to provide you with information to help protect your home and family.

How to Prepare Your Home

Firewise-How to Prepare Your Home for WildfiresFirewise - Immediate Noncombustible ZoneReducing Home Ignition RisksFirewise - DecksFirewise - Fencing

 

 
Additional Resources 

A multitude of organizations have information on wildfire mitigation and preparedness.  These are a few external links that provide additional information:

https://csfs.colostate.edu/wildfire-mitigation/protect-your-home-property-from-wildfire/
https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usa#preparing-homes-for-wildfire
https://www.ready.gov/wildfires
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/wildfire-evacuation-checklist.pdf