May is National Wildfire Awareness Month

Published on April 30, 2025

This May, the Town is recognizing National Wildfire Awareness Month by empowering our community with tools and opportunities to prepare for, recover from, and thrive after wildfires.


A woman and a child look into an emergency go bag

East Boulder County Safety & Resilience Fair
Saturday, May 3 | Noon to 2 p.m.
Superior Community Center
1500 Coalton Road

Join us for hands-on learning, safety demonstrations, and community resources tailored for resilience and wildfire preparedness. From evacuation planning to home hardening, this fair empowers residents with practical tools to stay safe before, during, and after a disaster event.


People relax in the grass during a nature and forest therapy event

Nature and Forest Therapy
Tuesday, May 6 | 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Community Park
1350 Coalton Road
Please register for the program

Healing and resilience can take many forms. Our nature and forest therapy program offers gentle, guided experiences in natural settings to support emotional restoration and reconnection. Whether you're navigating grief, stress, or simply seeking quiet reflection, we invite you to a slower pace and a deeper connection with the land – offering space for comfort, grounding and growing resilience.


Colorado Wildfire Resilience Code Board logo

Public Hearings on Wildfire-Resilient Codes
Various dates in May

Community voices are vital in shaping Colorado’s wildfire preparedness policies. The Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Board is holding public hearings and review to develop new statewide building and land use codes aimed at reducing wildfire risk. This code will impact Superior residents. We invite you to learn more and participate on the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board's website.

Please note:Written comments must be submitted by May 2. There will be four hearings with an opportunity for public comment on May 2, May 5, May 8, and May 9. These hearings will be held across Colorado, as well as virtually.


Visit SuperiorColorado.gov/Ready for additional resources, updates and events from the Town of Superior's Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Team.

 

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