Snowmass to Offer $1,000 to Homeowners Through Wildfire Mitigation Program

Snowmass to offer $1,000 to homeowners through wildfire mitigation program

Snowmass homeowners can now receive $1,000 while protecting their homes from wildfires.  The pilot program, approved by Snowmass Town Council on Aug. 3, aims to incentivize homeowners to take action well before a fire starts, according to a recent press release.  “The goal is to remove barriers and encourage action,” said Elyse Hottel, sustainability coordinator for the town of Snowmass Village in the release. “The most effective time to prepare…

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