Eagle County is offering incentives to help homeowners protect their properties against wildfires.
Through the REALfire program, homeowners can meet with fire specialists to identify dangers, like stacked firewood and dry brush.
Eric Lovgren, Eagle County’s wildfire mitigation specialist, said government agencies are set up to prevent fires on public lands. Homeowners are responsible for their own land.
“If things aren’t taken care of on the private side of the fence, it really hamstrings the ability of our firefighters to combat wildfire in an effective manner,” Lovgren said.
After completing the mitigation work, homeowners can apply for a certificate that may help lower insurance premiums.