How Wildfire Affects Colorado's Communities

The Takeaways

1. The 2002 wildfire season was preceded by multiple indicators of dry conditions: temperature, snow, and fuel moisture.

2. Wildfire costs are large and the total cost is often unknown. Insured losses and fire suppression costs are only a fraction of the true cost of wildfires.

3. Climate change and population growth are expected to increase future damages from wildfire.

4. Community planning is essential. Public involvement is necessary for a community to properly plan and prepare for a wildfire.

Want more information?

• Check out the Future Avoided Cost Explorer planning resource.

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