Fire Recovery Community Meeting
Aug 28, 2024
Last week, with astonishing speed, the House Draw Fire ravaged over 174,000 acres of Johnson County. To put this into perspective, the entire City and County of Denver, according to 2020 Census data, spanned around 100,000 acres. The House Draw Fire is around 75% larger.
The areas consumed by the House Draw Fire were prairies of sagebrush and grass that provided essential resources to our ranchers. Though these ranchers may not always be highly visible in our community, they are a vital cornerstone of our county and state economy. The challenges they now face will inevitably have ripple effects throughout our region, impacting everyone in one way or another.
The road to recovery will be complex and long-term, demanding a coordinated and collaborative response from a diverse array of agencies and organizations.
The immediate threat of fire damage has receded for now, and efforts are turning to recovery and restoration initiatives.
On Thursday 28 August, representatives and individuals gathered to discuss the first steps toward rebuilding and restoring our community.
COMING SOON!
A designated section at 307NetInfo.com featuring fire recovery issues and initiatives to serve as an information resource.
If you have suggestions for this section, please get in touch with Kate Harness at 307 620 0149 or [email protected]
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