When adventure calls in Grand County, safety should answer first.

Sheriff Brett Schroetlin joins us to discuss essential summer safety tips for navigating Grand County during peak tourist season and wildfire conditions. We cover critical safety measures for outdoor recreation and emergency preparedness while exploring how visitors and locals alike can enjoy our beautiful mountain paradise responsibly.

• Wildfire prevention remains crucial as June's rainfall created abundant vegetation that's now drying into potential fuel
• Properly extinguishing campfires requires thorough watering and stirring repeatedly, as emergency services responded to 6-8 unattended fires over July 4th weekend
• "Slow down and move over" is the essential traffic safety message, especially around construction zones and emergency responders
• Water recreation safety requires wearing PFDs at all times, even for experienced swimmers, due to cold water temperatures
• Hiking safely means communicating your plans, bringing essential supplies, and recognizing when to turn back
• Grand County's evacuation map system divides the region into approximately 90 zones to streamline emergency communication
• Taking a "tactical pause" before activities is the sheriff's key recommendation for preventing accidents and ensuring everyone's safety

Remember to check the Sheriff's Office website for the interactive evacuation map and familiarize yourself with your zone before an emergency occurs.