The Ken-Caryl Firewise Committee says now is the time to prepare your family, finances and property with a Wildfire Reality Check. As fire crews across the Front Range respond to wildfires in January and February,…continue reading
Ken-Caryl faces a serious risk from wildfire. The foothills have a fire history, topography and wildland fuels, along with adjacent homes and vegetation, that add up to a high-potential hazard. We need to look no…continue reading 
Ken-Caryl resident Carolee Scoville organized a wildfire preparedness presentation for her neighbors on Summit Ash in Ken-Caryl Valley. The group of 21 residents gathered in her home on Oct. 19 to learn how to better…continue reading
Wildland fires continue to increase in the Western United States as hot, dry and windy conditions persist, resulting in an extended fire season and conditions conducive to fires. When wildfires occur in the Wildland Urban…continue reading
Wildland fires continue to increase in the Western United States as hot, dry and windy conditions persist, resulting in an extended fire season and conditions conducive to fires. When wildfires occur in the Wildland Urban…continue reading
If your home is located in the natural vegetation of Ken-Caryl’s grasslands, shrub areas or foothills, you live in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and are inherently at risk from a wildfire. The WUI is…continue reading
Residents of Ken-Caryl Ranch often wonder how they can best prepare their home in case of a wildfire. Most dangers in a wildfire are in close proximity to a home and are not necessarily in…continue reading 
Due to recent reports regarding rattlesnake activity in the area, here are some safety reminders: • Stay on trails and wear sturdy boots and loose-fitting jeans. • Watch where you place your hands and feet.…continue reading
Evacuation in the face of a wildfire can be frightening and challenging. The safest choice is to evacuate early. Buildings can be replaced but lives cannot. If you live in an area of limited road…continue reading
During a wildfire incident, firefighters rely upon rapid access to water supplies such as the hydrants which serve Ken-Caryl. Finding and accessing these hydrants in the event of an emergency is critical and can mean…continue reading