Sharing the Responsibility - Wildfire Mitigation
The 2023 Colorado Springs Fire Department Chipping Program is now open for residents to sign up on-line via: the direct link to the Chipping Sign-Up Page: bit.ly/3US4jwE
You may also sign up by calling Ashley Whitworth at 719-385-7342.
Please do NOT feed wildlife, not only is it illegal, it does "more harm than good." Review the Colorado Parks & Wildlife on feeding wildlife: cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/do-not-feed-wildlife.aspx
The 2023 Colorado Springs Fire Department Chipping Program is now open for residents to sign up on-line via: the direct link to the Chipping Sign-Up Page: bit.ly/3US4jwE
You may also sign up by calling Ashley Whitworth at 719-385-7342.
- This year there are two dates for Rustic Hills neighbors to sign up: June 12th and / or September 12th. This is the start date, piles will be picked up sometime within the next two weeks of that date. Note: piles must be out on the start date. Residents may sign up for one date or both dates.
- This is a free service to residents, please be respectful of the request by CSFD on stacking your piles and what is acceptable. Review the CSFD Neighborhood Chipping Program
Please do NOT feed wildlife, not only is it illegal, it does "more harm than good." Review the Colorado Parks & Wildlife on feeding wildlife: cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/do-not-feed-wildlife.aspx
City-Wide Peak Alerts
The City/County has recently added "Know Your Zone" to the Peak Alerts System. Peak Alerts is used to notify you of emergency situations that are a threat to life or property and are sent to specific affected areas. The tagline is COSReady, which contains three parts:
1. Evacuation Order- which means you should leave right now.
2. Pre-evacuation Warning, which means you should prepare and be ready to evacuate.
3. Shelter-In-Place notification, which means you stay where you are at until further notice.
The ICs are individuals from the City (Fire Department, Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, etc.) who will be monitoring the situation and which zones may be impacted and to what extent. Once the impacted zone(s) are determined, an Administrator will support the notification process which typically takes about 2.5 to 3 minutes. A standard and consistent message will go out over the cellphone systems, social media and mainstream TV and radio media. Individuals who are signed-up for Peak Alerts will receive notification if they are in an impacted zone.
The City/County has recently added "Know Your Zone" to the Peak Alerts System. Peak Alerts is used to notify you of emergency situations that are a threat to life or property and are sent to specific affected areas. The tagline is COSReady, which contains three parts:
- 1- Sign Up for Alerts (https://member.everbridge.net/1772417038942752/new)
- 2- Know Your Zone (https://community.zonehaven.com/)
- 3- Make A Plan (Go to the COSReady site at https://coloradosprings.gov/ready for resources)
1. Evacuation Order- which means you should leave right now.
2. Pre-evacuation Warning, which means you should prepare and be ready to evacuate.
3. Shelter-In-Place notification, which means you stay where you are at until further notice.
The ICs are individuals from the City (Fire Department, Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, etc.) who will be monitoring the situation and which zones may be impacted and to what extent. Once the impacted zone(s) are determined, an Administrator will support the notification process which typically takes about 2.5 to 3 minutes. A standard and consistent message will go out over the cellphone systems, social media and mainstream TV and radio media. Individuals who are signed-up for Peak Alerts will receive notification if they are in an impacted zone.
Special thanks to all who helped make the RHIA Picnic and on September 11, 2022 another huge success!
Over 150 neighbors and guests attended the event on a beautiful and sunny late summer day.
Food and cash donations from neighbors were made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church Pantry.
With gratitude to: Captain D's for food donations, Tom and Marion Hartig for hosting, and Tony James for the best BBQ in town.
A big shout out and thank you to the Front Range Big Band returning for another year and featuring two of our talented neighbors: Gary Gossage and Teri Pederson.
Over 150 neighbors and guests attended the event on a beautiful and sunny late summer day.
Food and cash donations from neighbors were made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church Pantry.
With gratitude to: Captain D's for food donations, Tom and Marion Hartig for hosting, and Tony James for the best BBQ in town.
A big shout out and thank you to the Front Range Big Band returning for another year and featuring two of our talented neighbors: Gary Gossage and Teri Pederson.
Read the current newsletter: Spring 2023 Newsletter
For general information about our neighborhood, read the Spring 2022 Edition
Catch up on past newsletters:
RHIA Newsletter April 2021.pdf
RHIA Newsletter Dec. 2020.pdf
RHIA Newsletter Sept. 2020.pdf
RHIA Newsletter July 2020.pdf
For general information about our neighborhood, read the Spring 2022 Edition
Catch up on past newsletters:
RHIA Newsletter April 2021.pdf
RHIA Newsletter Dec. 2020.pdf
RHIA Newsletter Sept. 2020.pdf
RHIA Newsletter July 2020.pdf
