Colorado Daily Status Report: August 30, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ouray County Storms and Landslide Incident

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for flooding and debris flows for Ouray County. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate state actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county along with support from the DHSEM State Recovery Section Team.
 
On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure. 

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The current focus for DHSEM is recovery efforts following the July wildfires. The State Recovery Task Force, led by DHSEM, met on August 8, 2024 to initiate the state response.   

Colorado DFPC Wildland Fire Status Dashboard

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 29, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ouray County Storms and Landslide Incident

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for flooding and debris flows for Ouray County. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate state actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county along with support from the DHSEM State Recovery Section Team.
 
On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure. 

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The current focus for DHSEM is recovery efforts following the July wildfires. The State Recovery Task Force, led by DHSEM, met on August 8, 2024 to initiate the state response.   

Colorado DFPC Wildland Fire Status Dashboard

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 28, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ouray County Storms and Landslide Incident

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for flooding and debris flows for Ouray County. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate state actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county along with support from the DHSEM State Recovery Section Team.
 
On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure. 

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The current focus for DHSEM is recovery efforts following the July wildfires. The State Recovery Task Force, led by DHSEM, met on August 8, 2024 to initiate the state response.   

Colorado DFPC Wildland Fire Status Dashboard

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 27, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ouray County Storms and Landslide Incident

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for flooding and debris flows for Ouray County. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate state actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county along with support from the DHSEM State Recovery Section Team.
 
On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure. 

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The current focus for DHSEM is recovery efforts following the July wildfires. The State Recovery Task Force, led by DHSEM, met on August 8, 2024 to initiate the state response.   

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 26, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ouray County Storms and Landslide Incident

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for flooding and debris flows for Ouray County. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate state actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county along with support from the DHSEM State Recovery SectionTeam.
 
On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure. 

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The current focus for DHSEM is recovery efforts following the July wildfires. The State Recovery Task Force, led by DHSEM, met on August 8, 2024 to initiate the state response.   

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 23, 2024

 

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ouray County Storms and Landslide Incident

On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county.

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The current focus for DHSEM is recovery efforts following the July wildfires. The State Recovery Task Force, led by DHSEM, met on August 8, 2024 to initiate the state response.   

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 22, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ouray County Local Emergency Disaster 

On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county.

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The current focus for DHSEM is recovery efforts following the July wildfires. The State Recovery Task Force, led by DHSEM, met on August 8, 2024 to initiate the state response.  

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 20, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ouray County Local Emergency Disaster 

On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county.

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The current focus for DHSEM is recovery efforts following the July wildfires. The State Recovery Task Force, led by DHSEM, met on August 8, 2024 to initiate the state response.  

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 19, 2024

 Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ouray County Local Emergency Disaster 

On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county.

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The current focus for DHSEM is recovery efforts following the July wildfires. The State Recovery Task Force, led by DHSEM, met on August 8, 2024 to initiate the state response.  



Colorado Daily Status Report: August 16, 2024

 Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ouray County Local Emergency Disaster 

On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county.

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The Colorado State Emergency Operations Center is supporting and monitoring the fires below.  Information is also updated on our wildfire map

View the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Wildland Fire Information Dashboard for data on current fires in the state. 

The State Recovery Task Force initial meeting held on  August 8, 2024 by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.   DHSEM is supporting recovery efforts for the July fires.

  • Bucktail Fire
    • Date Reported: August 1, 2024
    • Location: Montrose county
    • Size: 7,202 Acres
    • Containment: 90%
    • Information source is Inciweb website

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 15, 2024

 Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ouray County Local Emergency Disaster 

On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county.

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The Colorado State Emergency Operations Center is supporting and monitoring the fires below.  Information is also updated on our wildfire map

View the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Wildland Fire Information Dashboard for data on current fires in the state. 

The State Recovery Task Force initial meeting held on  August 8, 2024 by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.   DHSEM is supporting recovery efforts for the July fires.

  • Bucktail Fire
    • Date Reported: August 1, 2024
    • Location: Montrose county
    • Size: 7,202 Acres
    • Containment: 83%
    • Information source is Inciweb website

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 14, 2024

 Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The Colorado State Emergency Operations Center is supporting and monitoring the fires below.  Information is also updated on our wildfire map

View the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Wildland Fire Information Dashboard for data on current fires in the state. 

The State Recovery Task Force initial meeting held on  August 8, 2024 by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 13, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The Colorado State Emergency Operations Center is supporting and monitoring the fires below.  Information is also updated on our wildfire map

View the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Wildland Fire Information Dashboard for data on current fires in the state. 

The State Recovery Task Force initial meeting held on  August 8, 2024 by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 

  • Alexander Mountain Fire
    • Date Reported: July 29, 2024
    • Location: Larimer County
    • Size: 9,668 Acres
    • Containment: 94%
    • BAER Team activated.
    • County emergency declaration approved on July 30, 2024
    • State Executive Order issued July 30.
    • FEMA authorized Fire Management Assistance Grant funds on July 31.
    • Information source is Inciweb website
    • Disaster Assistance Center Closed
      • Purpose: Other resources, including information about debris removal, land rehabilitation, and hazardous material disposal, will be available
      • Location: The Ranch Event Complex (5280 Arena Circle, South Hall, Loveland, CO, 80538). 
      • Dates: Open Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
      • Additional recovery resources can be found here on the Larimer County website.
  • Bucktail Fire
    • Date Reported: August 1, 2024
    • Location: Montrose county
    • Size: 7,202 Acres
    • Containment: 83%
    • Information source is Inciweb website

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 12, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The Colorado State Emergency Operations Center is supporting and monitoring the fires below.  Information is also updated on our wildfire map

View the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Wildland Fire Information Dashboard for data on current fires in the state. 

The State Recovery Task Force initial meeting held on  August 8, 2024 by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 

  • Alexander Mountain Fire
    • Date Reported: July 29, 2024
    • Location: Larimer County
    • Size: 9,668 Acres
    • Containment: 91%
    • County emergency declaration approved on July 30, 2024
    • State Executive Order issued July 30.
    • FEMA authorized Fire Management Assistance Grant funds on July 31.
    • Information source is Inciweb website
    • Disaster Assistance Center Closed
      • Purpose: Other resources, including information about debris removal, land rehabilitation, and hazardous material disposal, will be available
      • Location: The Ranch Event Complex (5280 Arena Circle, South Hall, Loveland, CO, 80538). 
      • Dates: Open Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
      • Additional recovery resources can be found here on the Larimer County website.
  • Bucktail Fire
    • Date Reported: August 1, 2024
    • Location: Montrose county
    • Size: 7,202 Acres
    • Containment: 67%
    • Information source is Inciweb website

 

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 9, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The Colorado State Emergency Operations Center is supporting and monitoring the fires below.  Information is also updated on our wildfire map

View the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Wildland Fire Information Dashboard for data on current fires in the state. 

The State Recovery Task Force initial meeting held on  August 8, 2024 by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 

  • Alexander Mountain Fire
    • Date Reported: July 29, 2024
    • Location: Larimer County
    • Size: 9,668 Acres
    • Containment: 91%
    • County emergency declaration approved on July 30, 2024
    • State Executive Order issued July 30.
    • FEMA authorized Fire Management Assistance Grant funds on July 31.
    • Information source is Inciweb website
    • Disaster Assistance Center
      • Purpose: Other resources, including information about debris removal, land rehabilitation, and hazardous material disposal, will be available
      • Location: The Ranch Event Complex (5280 Arena Circle, South Hall, Loveland, CO, 80538). 
      • The DAC is free to attend
      • Dates: Open Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
      • Additional recovery resources can be found here on the Larimer County website.
  • Bucktail Fire
    • Date Reported: August 1, 2024
    • Location: Montrose county
    • Size: 4,269 Acres
    • Containment: 10%
    • Information source is Inciweb website.
  • Big Gulch Fire

 

Colorado Daily Status Report: August 8, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

 

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

The Governor of Colorado verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

Information for HPAI Updates

Current Wildland Fire Information

The Colorado State Emergency Operations Center is supporting and monitoring the fires below.  Information is also updated on our wildfire map

View the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Wildland Fire Information Dashboard for data on current fires in the state. 

The State Recovery Task Force initial meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2024 and is managed by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.