Fire Prevention And Mitigation

With the summer upon us, the residents of Colorado Springs know all to well about the dangers of wildfires and the damage they can cause. Here at Diversified Association Management, we understand the importance of fire mitigation and preventative maintenance, as some of our properties were involved or affected by the Waldo Canyon Fire and the Black Forest Fire. The dry and windy conditions we experience on a frequent basis can be a cause for concern for Colorado Springs and the Front Range.  Most of the fires are unfortunately human caused which means in short they could have been prevented.  Diversified Association Management has encouraged the communities we manage in these fire prone areas to mitigate their properties and Association common areas to aid in the fight against fueling these wildfires if and when they occur.  Below are a few helpful and easy tips to remember when mitigating your property or common areas.

• Remove dead trees and plants
• Do not stack firewood within 15 feet of your home our detached structures
• Keep tree branches trimmed back at least 15 feet from your roofline and or chimney
• Keep all gutter and roofs clear of pine needles, leaves, and any other debris
• Clear downed trees, limbs, branches, leaves from the ground
• Remove any scrub oak near the home with a 15 foot (at minimum) radius
• Having a defensible space of 15 – 30 feet around the home free of any vegetation is recommended
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We here at Diversified Association Management understand the value of homes and property, but most of all we value family and loved ones, so please make sure you and your family have a plan in the event that a fire or emergency does occur. Discuss this plan with your family to ensure everyone knows what to do and where to go in this situation.