Community Assessments
What is a Community Assessment?
For communities that are new to Wildfire Adapted Partnership, Wildfire Adapted and 1-2 of our partners (BLM, CSFS, or local fire department) do either a drive through or walk through of the neighborhood with the Neighborhood Ambassador and one or more residents. The community receives a written report, complete with pictures, and 4-6 recommendations to get the community started on their wildfire preparedness efforts. No cost to homeowner other than coordinating with Home Owners Associations and neighbors.
Who’s Eligible: Communities with Neighborhood Ambassadors
Contact: Your County Coordinator to arrange for a Community Assessment.
Why get a Community Assessment?
Community Assessments are a good way for smaller neighborhoods to begin a wildfire community protection plan. To register for national Firewise USA® status, Community Assessments or Colorado Wildfire Protection Plans are required. Below are examples of completed Community Assessments.
Partners from the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Forest Service, and San Juan National Forest conducting a community assessment with Neighborhood Ambassadors