FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KOAA) — The Fountain Fire Department is inviting members of the public to attend a townhall meeting focused on the city's wildfire mitigation efforts.
The townhall will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday in the City Council Chambers at Fountain City Hall, located on South Main Street.
The fire department says the goal of the townhall is to provide education and discussion around wildland fire safety and mitigation strategies.
The townhall will feature the following:
- education on wildland fire safety and the WUI
- updates on current and future mitigation projects
- informational handouts for residents
- a public question-and-answer session
It will also focus on areas within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), which is where development meets natural vegetation, and there is more fire risk.
Attendees will hear from representatives of the following agencies:
- Fountain Fire Department
- Fountain Police Department
- Fountain Utilities
- Fountain Parks Department
- Office of the City Manager
“This townhall is an opportunity for our residents to learn more about what’s being done to protect our community from wildfires and how they can take steps to protect their own homes and neighborhoods,” said Division Chief Jared Cass.
The City of Fountain encourages community members, especially those living near open space or in higher-risk areas, to attend the townhall.
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