Wildfires are a natural part of Colorado’s forests. Three million Coloradans live in a wildland-urban interface, where homes and other structures intermingle with wildland vegetation, you are at risk of being affected by wildfire. Planning ahead and taking action can increase the likelihood your home survives when a wildfire occurs. We can all help make our neighborhood and community a safer place by learning more about how and why wildfires start. Below are a number of links to resources from national, state and county/local organizations - everything you need to know to keep you, your family, and your neighbors safe from wildfire related hazards. Make your home safer and create an emergency evacuation plan with these resources.