Handling Displaced Snakes Post-Flood

by Julee Stephenson | Oct 29, 2021 | Featured Flood Recovery, General Flood Recovery

Flood waters not only displace people from their homes, but can have a devastating effect on wildlife. Use caution when doing anything outside, and be aware that these reptiles may be in areas that they are not commonly found. Quick Facts Snakes and rodents can be...

Caring for Plant Life During Drought and Fire

by Julee Stephenson | Oct 29, 2021 | Drought, Fire, Prepare

In times of drought, wildfires can happen anywhere. One of the most important and effective steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your home from a catastrophic wildfire is to create a “defensible space”. A defensible space is the area...

FireWise Plant Materials

by Julee Stephenson | Oct 29, 2021 | General Fire Preparedness

Creating a “defensible space” around your home is one of the most important and effective steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your home from catastrophic wildfire. Defensible space is the area between a structure and an oncoming wildfire where...

Developing Defensible Space for Your Home

by Julee Stephenson | Oct 29, 2021 | General Fire Preparedness

Colorado’s population is growing. Its urban areas are rapidly expanding, and people are building more homes in what once the natural forest was and brushlands. Newcomers to rural areas need to know how to correctly landscape their property to reduce wildfire hazards. ...

Farm and Ranch Family Stress and Depression

by Julee Stephenson | Oct 29, 2021 | Family & Finances, Home, Prepare

The last few years have been difficult for farm and ranch families. Many are experiencing financial and emotional stress as a result. There are several signs or symptoms when a farm family may be in need of help. These are signs that can be observed by friends,...