Neighbors of natural open space areas have a unique responsibility to manage landscape and property in a way that minimizes the risk of fire danger. The following resources may assist you in recognizing if your property is at risk, and provide steps you can take to decrease your risk.

• Are you prepared for a wildfire event? - South Metro Fire Rescue
• Wildfire information, mitigation tips, & fire-resistant plant list - South Metro Fire Rescue
• Metro District trail & fence line mows
• Red Flag Warnings and wildfire conditions - South Metro Fire Rescue
• Lessons from the Marshall Fire - South Metro Fire Rescue
• The Firewise Program
• Douglas County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Infographic with guidelines for wildfire resistant landscaping in an urban setting - South Metro Fire Rescue

Are you concerned about your property's wildfire risk? Any homeowner served by South Metro Fire Rescue, which includes Highlands Ranch residents, can email ReducingRisk@southmetro.org to schedule time for a free, 30-minute home assessment. A SMFR risk reduction specialist will walk your property with you and discuss strategies for improving safety.

SMFR's guide also provides important mitigation strategies.

For other questions about Metro District property, please contact Scott Nelson, open space supervisor, at snelson@highlandsranch.org or 720-240-5924.

Source: National Fire Protection Association

Source: South Metro Fire Rescue

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