Wildfire Preparedness for Fremont County Homeowners

Living near the foothills and canyons of Fremont County means living with wildfire risk. Preparation protects your family first — and it can also make your home easier to insure.

Create defensible space

Clear dry brush, leaves and firewood away from your home, trim branches that overhang the roof, and keep the area closest to your house lean and green. Colorado State Forest Service offers free guidance on home ignition zones.

Make a home inventory

Walk through every room with your phone and record a video. Store it in the cloud. If you ever need to file a claim, you'll be glad you did.

Review your coverage limits

Building costs have climbed in recent years. Make sure your dwelling coverage reflects what it would actually cost to rebuild today, and ask about extended replacement cost options.