Conditions have improved, and the Emergency Operations Center is closing for this incident.

We are receiving reports of outages in Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) areas and elsewhere. Important reminders: 1. Treat non-working traffic lights as a four-way stop and drive carefully. 2. Make sure all appliances are turned off/unplugged to avoid fires and surges when electricity comes back. 3. Follow food and... read more →

We know it’s been nice outside, but please prepare for high wind conditions. All city and county Western Open Space property is closed. Charging centers will be available this afternoon at the following locations: -North Boulder Recreation Center (3170 Broadway) with Xcel Charging Stations and Red Cross support from 2... read more →

The Boulder Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is preparing for a Red Flag Warning day on Saturday, March 14. Officials expect dangerously high winds, critical fire conditions and power outages. Xcel Energy is planning a likely Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting around 2 p.m. for many parts of Boulder... read more →

At 4:25 p.m., the All Clear was issued for all areas under evacuation orders for the wildfire at Hwy. 287 and Dillon Road. Fire crews will remain on scene monitoring the area for fire activity.

The Boulder Office of Disaster Management is aware of a wildfire in the area of Hwy. 287 and Dillon Road. Fire crews are attacking the fire and law enforcement has requested evacuation orders for the area at 3:40 p.m. Check the map at boulderodm.gov homepage for evacuation areas.

The Emergency Operations Center is not activated for the Wild Turkey Fire. For updates about the fire, please visit the Boulder County Sheriff's Office social media accounts (Facebook, X, or Instagram). To view the most current map of the evacuation order or warning areas, click on the Information Map on... read more →

As the city and county continue to respond to the Xcel Energy power shutoff and its impacts, we recognize that some community members may still be experiencing outages or ongoing challenges. The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) and its Call Center will close today, Saturday, Dec. 20, at 3 p.m.,... read more →

Make sure your appliances are turned OFF even when the power is out, so when the power turns back on, the appliance doesn’t start a fire. If your home or building has lost power, turn off and unplug electric items, such as space heaters, toasters, stovetops, ovens, air fryers, hair... read more →