Inside Terri Swanson’s home hang small reminders of how far she’s come.
“This was my favorite tool. I tell everyone I’m going to get another one, too,” said Swanson, pointing to a picture of her belongings in a pile of rubble after the Marshall Fire.
City of Boulder unveils Community Wildfire Protection Plan as Marshall Fire rebuild continues
On Dec. 30, 2021, her Louisville home was destroyed, along with nearly all neighboring properties.
“I really could never have foreseen anything like this,” said Swanson.
More than two years later, the rebuild continues for many Marshall Fire survivors. The City of Boulder is now trying to be proactive about wildfires.
The city on Thursday unveiled its Community Wildfire Protection Plan, a guide for the city and landowners on how to reduce wildfire risks. This is the first update to the plan since 2007.
The plan, funded by Boulder’s climate tax, has four core objectives.
Building more fire-adapted communities: People are more prepared to receive, respond and recover from wildfire.
Watch more about this year's wildfire outlook below.
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