Fremont County, CO Community Wildfire Protection Plan Community Engagement Survey

The following survey is designed to collect your valuable insight about wildfire risk and preparedness. Your answers will inform the next Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which sets priorities and helps raise funds to address the threat. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open until Aug. 28. Fremont County emergency management and local fire protection districts thank you for participating.

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1. Your Name (optional)

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2. Your zip code (mandatory) (Required.)

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3. Your email address if you are interested in receiving more information (optional)

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4. How would you describe your Fremont County residence?

Adjacent to town

In town

Rural - open grass lands

Rural - forested

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5. Were you affected by the Aspen Acres or any other wildfire in the past year? Please briefly explain.

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6. Colorado's forests are generally characterized as in poor condition. What do you think is the greatest challenge to the health of Fremont County forests?

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7. How concerned are you about a future wildfire near your residence?

Extremely concerned

Very concerned

Moderately concerned

Slightly concerned

Not at all concerned

Don't Know/NA

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8. How important do you think it is to protect the following from wildfire? Rank from most important to least.

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9. Others (please list).

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10. I believe my county and local community/subdivision are prepared for a wildfire.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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11. Please explain why or why not.

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12. Do you feel confident that you can easily receive timely and reliable information in the event of a local wildfire?

Yes

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13. Have you signed up for the Fremont County Everbridge system that contacts you with a reverse 911 call to your phone number provides information to your phone number in case of an emergency situation?

Yes

If not and you want to register to receive emergency alerts for Fremont and Custer counties please do so at crca911.colorado.gov.

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14. I believe actions should be taken to mitigate wildfire risk.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Please explain why or why not.

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15. How acceptable to you are the following approaches to address wildfire threat in Fremont County.

	Extremely acceptable	Very acceptable	Somewhat acceptable	Not so acceptable	Not at all acceptable
Property owners thinning trees on their own property	Property owners thinning trees on their own property Extremely acceptable	Property owners thinning trees on their own property Very acceptable	Property owners thinning trees on their own property Somewhat acceptable	Property owners thinning trees on their own property Not so acceptable	Property owners thinning trees on their own property Not at all acceptable
Land managers thinning trees on public land	Land managers thinning trees on public land Extremely acceptable	Land managers thinning trees on public land Very acceptable	Land managers thinning trees on public land Somewhat acceptable	Land managers thinning trees on public land Not so acceptable	Land managers thinning trees on public land Not at all acceptable
Creating shaded fuel breaks, also known as “patch” cutting trees	Creating shaded fuel breaks, also known as “patch” cutting trees Extremely acceptable	Creating shaded fuel breaks, also known as “patch” cutting trees Very acceptable	Creating shaded fuel breaks, also known as “patch” cutting trees Somewhat acceptable	Creating shaded fuel breaks, also known as “patch” cutting trees Not so acceptable	Creating shaded fuel breaks, also known as “patch” cutting trees Not at all acceptable
Pile burning	Pile burning Extremely acceptable	Pile burning Very acceptable	Pile burning Somewhat acceptable	Pile burning Not so acceptable	Pile burning Not at all acceptable
Controlled or prescribed burns	Controlled or prescribed burns Extremely acceptable	Controlled or prescribed burns Very acceptable	Controlled or prescribed burns Somewhat acceptable	Controlled or prescribed burns Not so acceptable	Controlled or prescribed burns Not at all acceptable
Managed natural fire	Managed natural fire Extremely acceptable	Managed natural fire Very acceptable	Managed natural fire Somewhat acceptable	Managed natural fire Not so acceptable	Managed natural fire Not at all acceptable

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16. Which of the following wildfire-preparedness activities have you completed at your primary Fremont County residence?

Cleared leaves, needles, and debris from deck, roof, and gutters within 5 ft of the home

Moved items out from under the deck or porch

Replaced wooden fencing within 8 ft of the home with non-combustible metal

Stored firewood 30+ ft from the home, not on or under the deck

Mowed grasses to 4 in. or less within 30 ft of the home

Cleared brush and shrubs within 10 ft of propane tanks and gas meters

Installed an NFPA-approved spark arrestor on the chimney/flue

Cleaned the chimney and stove pipes (at least annually)

My HOA or POA has taken action to reduce wildfire risk

Thinned/felled trees

None of the above

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17. How much would any of the following encourage you to take action to reduce wildfire risk on your residence?


Financial assistance	Financial assistance	Financial assistance	Financial assistance	Financial assistance	Financial assistance
Information about what needs to be done	Information about what needs to be done	Information about what needs to be done	Information about what needs to be done	Information about what needs to be done	Information about what needs to be done
Understanding the wildfire risk level on my property	Understanding the wildfire risk level on my property	Understanding the wildfire risk level on my property	Understanding the wildfire risk level on my property	Understanding the wildfire risk level on my property	Understanding the wildfire risk level on my property
Help doing the physical work (thinning trees)	Help doing the physical work (thinning trees)	Help doing the physical work (thinning trees)	Help doing the physical work (thinning trees)	Help doing the physical work (thinning trees)	Help doing the physical work (thinning trees)
Assistance in removing cut vegetation or debris (ex. with county provided dumpsters/chippers)	Assistance in removing cut vegetation or debris (ex. with county provided dumpsters/chippers)	Assistance in removing cut vegetation or debris (ex. with county provided dumpsters/chippers)	Assistance in removing cut vegetation or debris (ex. with county provided dumpsters/chippers)	Assistance in removing cut vegetation or debris (ex. with county provided dumpsters/chippers)	Assistance in removing cut vegetation or debris (ex. with county provided dumpsters/chippers)
A list of recommended contractors that could be hired to do the work	A list of recommended contractors that could be hired to do the work	A list of recommended contractors that could be hired to do the work	A list of recommended contractors that could be hired to do the work	A list of recommended contractors that could be hired to do the work	A list of recommended contractors that could be hired to do the work
Encouragement to do the work (ex. a community wildfire cleanup day)	Encouragement to do the work (ex. a community wildfire cleanup day)	Encouragement to do the work (ex. a community wildfire cleanup day)	Encouragement to do the work (ex. a community wildfire cleanup day)	Encouragement to do the work (ex. a community wildfire cleanup day)	Encouragement to do the work (ex. a community wildfire cleanup day)
Assistance in hardening the home (to address roof, porch, chimney, gutters, etc.)	Assistance in hardening the home (to address roof, porch, chimney, gutters, etc.)	Assistance in hardening the home (to address roof, porch, chimney, gutters, etc.)	Assistance in hardening the home (to address roof, porch, chimney, gutters, etc.)	Assistance in hardening the home (to address roof, porch, chimney, gutters, etc.)	Assistance in hardening the home (to address roof, porch, chimney, gutters, etc.)

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18. Do you have an Evacuation Plan?

Yes

Fremont County, CO Community Wildfire Protection Plan Community Engagement Survey

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* 1. Your Name (optional)

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* 2. Your zip code (mandatory) (Required.)

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* 3. Your email address if you are interested in receiving more information (optional)

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* 4. How would you describe your Fremont County residence?

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* 5. Were you affected by the Aspen Acres or any other wildfire in the past year? Please briefly explain.

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* 6. Colorado's forests are generally characterized as in poor condition. What do you think is the greatest challenge to the health of Fremont County forests?

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* 7. How concerned are you about a future wildfire near your residence?

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* 8. How important do you think it is to protect the following from wildfire? Rank from most important to least.

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* 9. Others (please list).

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* 10. I believe my county and local community/subdivision are prepared for a wildfire.

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* 11. Please explain why or why not.

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* 12. Do you feel confident that you can easily receive timely and reliable information in the event of a local wildfire?

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* 13. Have you signed up for the Fremont County Everbridge system that contacts you with a reverse 911 call to your phone number provides information to your phone number in case of an emergency situation?

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* 14. I believe actions should be taken to mitigate wildfire risk.

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* 15. How acceptable to you are the following approaches to address wildfire threat in Fremont County.

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* 16. Which of the following wildfire-preparedness activities have you completed at your primary Fremont County residence?

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* 17. How much would any of the following encourage you to take action to reduce wildfire risk on your residence?

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* 18. Do you have an Evacuation Plan?

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* 19. Flooding and debris flow events may occur following wildfire. How important is it to you to protect the following assets from such events?

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* 20. Thank you for your time. Is there anything else you would like to add?

1. Your Name (optional)

2. Your zip code (mandatory) (Required.)

3. Your email address if you are interested in receiving more information (optional)

4. How would you describe your Fremont County residence?

5. Were you affected by the Aspen Acres or any other wildfire in the past year? Please briefly explain.

6. Colorado's forests are generally characterized as in poor condition. What do you think is the greatest challenge to the health of Fremont County forests?

7. How concerned are you about a future wildfire near your residence?

8. How important do you think it is to protect the following from wildfire? Rank from most important to least.

9. Others (please list).

10. I believe my county and local community/subdivision are prepared for a wildfire.

11. Please explain why or why not.

12. Do you feel confident that you can easily receive timely and reliable information in the event of a local wildfire?

13. Have you signed up for the Fremont County Everbridge system that contacts you with a reverse 911 call to your phone number provides information to your phone number in case of an emergency situation?

14. I believe actions should be taken to mitigate wildfire risk.

15. How acceptable to you are the following approaches to address wildfire threat in Fremont County.

16. Which of the following wildfire-preparedness activities have you completed at your primary Fremont County residence?

17. How much would any of the following encourage you to take action to reduce wildfire risk on your residence?

18. Do you have an Evacuation Plan?

19. Flooding and debris flow events may occur following wildfire. How important is it to you to protect the following assets from such events?

20. Thank you for your time. Is there anything else you would like to add?