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wildfire mitigation & fuels reduction Plan

Mitigation Measures

Investment in Fire Safety

$1.5 Million to Oak Creek Fire District 

Emergency Preparedness

Secondary Emergency Access Road established for emergency purposes only, evacuation and access for ALL residents.

Water Storage and Readiness

  • 1.5 Million Gallons of water storage for redundancy and fire protection.

  • Expanded Hydrant and Water Supply infrastructure in coordination with Oak Creek Fire District.

Fuel Management Strategies

  • Shaded Fuel Breaks along roads and development perimeters.

  • Defensible Space creation and adjustment based on slope.

  • Hand Thinning and adherence to riparian area mitigation requirements.

  • Prescribed Fire Treatments such as pile burning.

Construction and Design Standards

  • Ignition-Resistant Construction in all filings.

  • Strict Building Requirements using fire-rated materials.

Community Engagement and Education

  • Firewise USA Designation with programs to enhance preparedness and reduce ignitions.

  • Annual Monitoring of vegetative health and adjusted treatments based on conditions.

Collaboration and Innovation

  • Partnerships with local agencies and Colorado State Forest Service for fuels reduction.

  • Deployment of Wildfire Camera Detection Systems and early warning protocols for high-risk areas.

Ecological Enhancement

Support for using ski runs and gladding as strategic fuel treatments for wildfire mitigation and ecological benefits, grounded in wildfire science.

Emergency Access Road

Stagecoach to Hwy 131

  • The emergency access road is intended solely for use during emergencies.

  • Residents of both Stagecoach and SMR can utilize this road in critical situations, such as if the bridge at 16 were to collapse or during a wildfire.

  • It will provide vital access for emergency personnel, facilitating ingress and egress when needed.

  • This access is especially crucial, as there is currently only one primary exit from Stagecoach, which becomes particularly limited in winter when Links Pass is not maintained.

  • SMR will also ensure that the road is maintained and kept plowed throughout the winter months to guarantee safe access year-round.

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Continued Collaboration

SMR will continue collaborating with local agencies and the Oak Creek Fire District for fuels reduction and forest management.
SMR will continue to work with the Colorado State Forest Service to lower fire risks on adjacent public lands by facilitating access to high-priority areas for timber harvesting
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