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Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners Red Flag Warning, What It Means For You

Red Flag Warning This is a term used by weather forecasters focus their attention on important weather conditions that could easily result in extreme burning conditions. It is issued when: On-going event or the fire weather forecaster has a high degree of confidence that Red Flag criteria will occur within 24 hours of issuance. Geographical area has been in a dry spell for a week or two, or for a shorter period, if before spring green-up or after fall color National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) is High to Extreme Forecasters declare Red Flag warning when these criteria are met: 1) Sustained average wind speed is 15 mph or greater 2) Relative humidity (RH) less than or equal to 25% and 3) Temperature of greater than 75°F.

Tomorrow’s Weather Report High Temperature over 90° F Sustained winds over 15 MPH & Gusts over 25 MPH Humidity less than 15% Fire Danger is Very High Red Flag Warning in effect for all Southern Colorado and the I-25 corridor from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Hearing this should get your attention!!! Waldo Canyon / Black Forest both started on Red Flag Days!!!

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Actions for Property Owners when there is a Red Flag Warning Prepare the property for potential wildfire o Put away all yard cushions & covers that embers can land on. o Disconnect & safely store BBQ propane bottles in your garage. o Clear leaf debris from “nooks and crannies” and gutters. o Remove wood chips and leaf debris away from the foundation o Close any areas that embers may make get in. o Look for other ember catchers- like potted plants and “wicks” to the structures like landscaping timbers. o Check “Zone 1”- the first 30 feet out from the foundation of your home- for increased risks like wood piles, trampolines, etc. o Position hoses near spigots, but do not attach. This will make it easy for firefighters to have quick access to water. Put out a metal ladder for firefighters too.

Ready, Set, GO! Increase your awareness (Get READY) o Fire danger is in the High to Extreme range. o Light fuels (grasses, pine needles) become dry very quickly. o Sometimes your Warning may come when there is little time. o In the event of wildfire there is a greater chance extreme fire behavior will occur. o Monitor news & weather reports for updates and notifications. o If the next day will be a Red Flag day, pack important papers into your vehicle before you leave for work- just keep them in your car at work with you! o Make preparations with a neighbor or friend to care for your animals in a different location or evacuate them out IF you can’t! Don’t think your animals are just going to fend for themselves- they Don’t do well!

Red Flag Actions for Property Owners Prepare for evacuation (get SET) o Review all evacuation plans BEFORE you need to go! o Pre-pack as much as possible and position for loading or just go ahead and load it up! o Make sure that the hotel you are relocating to is STILL available o Be mentally prepared to leave “stuff” behind – You just cant take it all with you! o Don’t wait for someone to knock on your door to tell you to go- o If you THINK you should leave- then GO!!!