Town of Snowmass Village: Wildfire Resiliency Home Data Collector

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The Town of Snowmass Village, Roaring Fork Fire Rescue, and Wildfire Collaborative Roaring Fork Valley are working with leading wildfire researchers to improve how we model wildfire risk in our community. Using a powerful new tool developed by Dr. Hussam Mahmoud of Vanderbilt University, we can simulate how wildfire spreads not just through forests—but through neighborhoods, building by building.

To make the wildfire model as accurate as possible, we need basic information on every single home. This short form will help us better understand local risk and guide smarter wildfire planning. There's no judgment here -- we just need home-level data to understand how a fire would move in this community. All data will be kept strictly confidential and used only for community wildfire resilience planning.

Questions? Reach out to Angie Davlyn at Angie@RFVwildfire.org

Why this matters: By filling out this short form, you’re helping researchers and fire experts build a more accurate wildfire model tailored to your community. That means better evacuation planning, smarter mitigation work, and potentially lower wildfire risk for everyone. It only takes a few minutes and makes a big difference.

Your privacy is protected. All the information you share will be kept confidential. It will only be used for community wildfire risk modeling and planning. Your name is not collected and your address will not be shared publicly or used for any other purpose.

This isn’t an inspection—it’s a tool to help us help the community. We’re not judging your home, we just need a better understanding of what materials and features are in specific wildfire pathways so we can design better solutions.

It’s okay if you don’t know all the answers. If you’re unsure about something, just click “I don’t know.” That’s totally fine—we can figure it out together by doing a quick curbside look.

You can help your neighbors by filling it out for them too. If you live near out-of-towners or folks who struggle with technology, you can help us by completing extra surveys for your neighbors. The information needed is typically easy to see from the front of the house.

What is your address? *

Are you part of an HOA? If so, which one?

Is this address an empty lot? If so, indicate here. If yes, no additional information is needed.

Is this address an apartment building or similar residence where more than 4 residences share a single roof? If so, indicate here. If yes, no additional information is needed.

Windows: Do your windows have:

Single-pane glass (older homes—one layer)

Double-pane or triple-pane glass (newer or updated homes)

I'm not sure

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Roof: What material is on top of your house?

Asphalt shingles (most common roofs)

Metal

Clay or concrete tile

Wood shakes or shingles

Combination (describe below)

Other:

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Do you have a propane tank near the house?

Siding: The outside walls of your house. What are they made of?

Wood or vinyl siding

Stucco, brick, fiber cement, or other fire-resistant material

Combination (describe below)

I'm not sure

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Eaves: the underside of your roof. Can you see your rafters from the outside or is it covered up?

Do you have a fence attached to your home?

Yes, it's wood, vinyl, or another combustible material

Yes, it's metal or another fire-resistant material

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Deck: Do you have a deck, and what is it made of (the walking surface)?

Yes, it's wood

Yes, it's composite (a wood/plastic mix, such as Trex, TimberTech, or MoistureShield)

Yes, it's made of concrete, brick, or stone

No, I do not have a deck

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Patio: Do you have a patio, and what is it made of (the walking surface)?

Yes, it's wood or plastic (or other combustible material)

Yes, it's concrete, stone, or brick (or other non-combustible material)

No, I do not have a patio

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Vents: These are openings found on the outside of your home that help with airflow—but they can also let embers in during a wildfire. Examples include: dryer vent (usually on the side of your house), attic vents (under the roof overhang), soffit vents (underneath the eaves), and foundation vents (along the bottom edge of your house). If your home has vents, are they screened?

Vents without any screening

Vents screened with tiny mesh (1/8" or smaller—too small to poke a pencil through)

Vents screened with larger mesh (holes bigger than 1/8"—can poke a pencil through, embers can get through)

No vents at all

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Plants right next to the house (in the first 0–5 feet from the home): How much vegetation (plants, bushes, flowers, mulch) is in this space? **Do not include trees**

Low (bare ground, gravel, trimmed plants) -- it would all fit in a wheelbarrow

Medium (some plants or mulch) -- it would all fit in the bed of a pickup truck

High (thick plants, brush, or wood chips) -- would need a dump truck to fit it all

I don't know

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Yard area just beyond the house (in the next 6-30 feet around the home): How much vegetation (plants, bushes, flowers, mulch) is in this zone? **Do not include trees**

Low (bare ground, gravel, trimmed plants) -- it would all fit in a wheelbarrow

Medium (some plants or mulch) -- it would all fit in the bed of a pickup truck

High (thick plants, brush, or wood chips) -- would need a dump truck to fit it all

I don't know

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What else is on your property? Are there other flammable things in your yard, such as wood furniture, firewood, play structures, a trampoline, etc.? Are there any other buildings on your property (sheds, ADUs, detached garage, chicken coop, etc.)? If so, please note below.

Overall, how confident are you in your home's ability to withstand a wildfire? (1 is the lowest, 5 is the highest)

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Is there anything else you'd like us to know?

(optional) If you'd like us to reach out to you to share more information about this project, wildfire, your home, or anything related, please share your contact information below. (Name, email or phone, topic)

(optional) If you'd like to be entered into the drawing to win two Aspen Snowmass one-day lift tickets, enter your email address here.

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