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Resident Resources - Risk Reduction

Home Safety Assessment

 Home safety starts with YOU!  Tax credits may be available. See the attachment below. Complete this self-assessment on your residence to determine where you might be able to increase your safety. 

Estes Valley Ready, Set, Go! Action Guide

EVFPD_RSG ActionGuide_V 1.pdf

 

EVFPD Information Guide-Home Safety Assessment.pdf

 

WUI Fuel Mitigation Tax Credit.pdf

Disposal of Yard Waste and Slash

The Meeker Park Sort Yard is open during the summer for residents to drop off materials. This is a free service.

Find more information on their website  https://bouldercounty.gov/property-and-land/forest-health/community-forestry-sort-yards/#hours

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Addressing: Help us Find You!

Visible house numbers can save valuable time when you need help. 

Download the order form here

Short Term Rentals

 Learn about how to protect your investment and the inspection program for these occupancies.

2024.05 EVFPD STR Community Information Guide.pdf

Seasonal Risk Reduction Topics 

Elementary School Students: Safety ChecklistEstudiantes de escuela primaria: lista de verificación de seguridad (en español)
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SPRING

CO Alarm GuideSmoke Alarm GuideFireWise Prevention Checklist

SUMMER

Fireworks SafetyCampfire Safety

FALL

Fall Fire Safety Guidelines and TipsStudent Fire ChecklistCampus Cooking and Kitchen SafetyThanksgiving Holiday Safety TipsThanksgiving Cooking Safety - NFPA

WINTER

    EVFPD Portable Space Heater Flyer.pdfWinter Holiday Fires

     

    ​Smoke & CO Alarms General Information

    Smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors have been proven to save lives!

    • Replace your smoke alarms after 10 years and your CO alarms after 7 years
    • If required, replace batteries every 6 months
    • "Beep Where You Sleep" and have a smoke detector in every bedroom
    • Place CO detectors in rooms with combustion appliances, such as gas water heaters, dryers, furnaces, and fire places. 
    EVFPD Information Guide-Smoke Alarms.pdfEVFPD Information Guide-CO Alarms.pdf

    Close Before You Doze

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    In case of a fire in your home, a closed door can isolate the fire’s flow, reduce room temperature, minimize exposure to the harmful chemicals in smoke, and keep carbon monoxide levels down.

    "Close Before You Doze" is a new public safety campaign that encourages everyone to close all the doors in their homes, especially their bedroom door each night before going to bed.

    Following a study conducted by UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) showing that in a house fire, a closed door can be an effective barrier against deadly levels of carbon monoxide, smoke, and flames.

    However, a new consumer survey conducted by UL FSRI showed that many people keep their doors open at night and don't know that a closed door could potentially save their lives in a home fire. 

    Please see the resources on this page and visit the Close Before You Doze website for more information.