The word is out! The Pinewood Lake Wildfire Action Group (PLWAG) was heavily featured in the Reporter-Herald for our recent neighborhood emergency evacuation drill. It is incredible to see our community's hard work and dedication to wildfire safety recognized on a larger stage. The article highlights how our neighborhood works together to stay prepared: Emergency Communications: Pete and Angie Robbins demonstrated our community GMRS radio network, showing how neighbors can st

Pinewood residents Gib and Lisa Coalwell worked with attendees to help set up informal buddy groups among neighbors. Here's the outline of how to do that: What is a Buddy Group? Simply put, it is a group of neighbors who have agreed to communicate and check on each other. It might be as simple as making sure someone is OK after not hearing from them for a while, or as urgent as letting them know there’s an emergency situation they need to know about. It may be someone lettin

At our recent Evacuation Exercise, Pete and Angie R. shared their journey from an isolated neighborhood in Los Angeles to finding our beautiful Pinewood Lake / Pole Hill community. The breakout session detailed the tools our neighborhood has available to ensure that every resident stays informed, prepared, and safe when it matters most. When we moved to Pinewood Lake five years ago, we fell in love with this beautiful area and the incredible people who live here. Coming from

On May 30, 2026, the Pinewood Lake Wildfire Action Group, in conjunction with the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, hosted an Evacuation Exercise for our community. First we want to thank everyone who participated in the event; there were over 70 neighbors, partners and volunteers who made this event spectacular. Special thanks to Camille Millard, the Preparedness and Resiliency Coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management, for spearheading the event and al

On last weeks GMRS Net, neighbor Mike O. provided some great Fire Safety tips. Here is a summary of that conversation. The greatest probability of any of us encountering fire near our homes comes from ignition sources within our homes. Before anything else, make sure your egress pathways and doors are not cluttered or difficult to open—your ability to escape quickly is critical. Have adequate fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing blankets readily available Clean your woo