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Parks Department
303-979-1876, ext. 170.
parks@kcranch.orgColorado State Forest Service
303-279-9757
Firewise Resources
Wildfire preparedness is a shared effort in Ken-Caryl Ranch. These resources can help you protect your home, plan ahead and stay informed.
Evacuation Preparedness
Know your routes
Evacuation maps are available to help you understand potential routes in an emergency. These are guides only. Always follow directions from first responders.
Get Prepared
Start with these two simple steps:
Sign up for LookoutAlert
Sign up for LookoutAlert (formerly CodeRED) to receive emergency notifications.
Review Home Ignition Zone Checklist
Review the Home Ignition Zone Checklist to make your home more fire resistant.
Once you’ve completed these steps, explore additional resources below.
Request a Free Wildfire Assessment
Fuel Hazard Assessments – Reopening Soon
We’ll be reopening the Fuel Hazard Assessment request form soon with an updated scheduling process designed to:
- Improve communication
- Streamline appointment scheduling
- Maximize time spent on in-field assessments
Due to high demand and limited field capacity, appointments will be scheduled based on availability, and wait times may occur.
Want to be first in line?
Join our interest list to let us know you’re interested. We’ll contact you directly as appointments become available. This approach allows residents to express interest now while helping us provide timely, high-quality assessments across the community.
We appreciate your patience as we improve this process and continue working together to keep Ken-Caryl Ranch safe.
Living Next to Open Space
If your property borders open space, you may maintain a 10-foot defensible space buffer.
What you can do
- Mow grasses (minimum height 4 inches)
- Remove dead branches or logs
- Remove woody vegetation up to 4 inches in diameter
What to avoid
- Removing vegetation beyond the 10-foot buffer
- Pruning trees over 4 inches in diameter
- Dumping or storing materials like branches or grass clippings
- Installing structures, landscaping, fences or play equipment
