Citizens asked to participate in Fremont County Wildfire Survey
Starting today, citizens can go online and take the Fremont County Wildfire Survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FremontCountyWildfireSurvey) to provide their perspectives and concerns about wildfire preparedness. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open until Aug. 28.
The survey identifies perceptions about forest health and treatment activities such as controlled burns and tree thinning. It also asks about evacuation readiness and emergency alerts.
Survey responses will help inform the county’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which establishes recommendations that protect citizens, homes and essential infrastructure from the destruction of a large wildfire. The plan also helps raise federal and state funding for mitigation efforts as forest agencies develop future forest management projects.
The survey is administered by local fire protection districts and volunteer departments as well as the county office of emergency management. Input by residents ensures that the community is involved in wildfire planning.
Survey respondents can provide an email to be kept informed about county wildfire planning. Citizen input is an important part of helping the Fremont County community work together to protect citizens, homes and essential infrastructure from the destruction of a future fire.