IT'S AUTUMN IN THE ROCKIES: This photo was taken Sunday from Little Molas lake north of Durango. There's snow in the high country and the fall colors are beginning to show. Winter is on the way. Now is the time to prepare for what we hope is a spectacular snow season. Here is a fall fire safety checklist for homeowners:
** Clean roof and gutters of pine needles and leaves to eliminate an ignition source for potential fires.
** Fall is the best time to trim branches when trees are dormant.
** Clean the inside of the chimney and clean branches away from the exterior chimney stack.
** Stack firewood away from the house. Locate firewood uphill at least 15 feet from the home. Do not stack firewood under the deck!
** Remove unhealthy vegetation. Trees and shrubs that are stressed, diseased, dead or dying should be removed so that they do not become a fuel source for potential fires.
** Choose surrounding vegetation wisely. Maintain a greenbelt (irrigated if possible) immediately around the home using grass, a flower garden, and/or fire-resistant ornamental shrubbery. An alternative is rock or other non-combustible material, which may be preferable if the house is made of wood or other flammable materials. Avoid using bark or wood chip mulch in this area.
** Make sure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly.
Let's have a safe winter season and think "SNOW."
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