Preparing For The 2014 Wildfire Season

KSJD

Published March 10, 2014 at 9:29 AM MDT

Preparing for wildfires is a critical part of owning property in the Four Corners area. KSJD's Jeff Pope talks with Rebecca Samulski with FireWise of Southwest Colorado about what resources are available locally to help you prepare your home and family in the event of a wildfire.

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