Residents who are still experiencing power outages are encouraged to pay attention to food safety. See tips below: Food stays safe for: •Up to 4 hours in a refrigerator •48 hours in a full freezer •24 hours in a half-full freezer After power is restored: • Check food temperatures •... read more →

Residents impacted by the wind event and power outage can bring their spoiled food and woody debris to Western Disposal Materials Management Center for FREE to have it properly disposed of. – Western Disposal Materials Management Center: 2051 63rd St, Boulder This week’s hours: Saturday, Dec. 20: Open until 2... read more →

Power has been restored for many residents, but many residents are still without power as Xcel crews work on restoration. The Office of Disaster Management Call Center (303-413-7730) is now open to assist with answering general questions. The call center will not be able to answer specific questions about utility... read more →

Fire danger remains high due to high winds and dry conditions. Reminder there is no open burning. Do everything you can to prevent any ignition sources. Some roads have reopened: - Peak to Peak Highway (CO 72) has reopened. - North Foothills Highway (US 36) has reopened. - CO 93... read more →

If your home or building has lost power, turn off and unplug electric items such as space heaters; toasters, ovens, and air fryers; hair tools; and other electric devices until after power is restored. Take extra care to unplug devices if you leave your home or building while power is... read more →

Some power lines remain down. Many streetlights are still out, so drive slowly and carefully to avoid hazards. Crews are responding as quickly and safely as they can. If you see a downed power line with no crews or closures: stay at least 30 feet away, assume it's live and... read more →

The Office of Disaster Management Call Center will close for today, Friday Dec. 19, at 6:30 PM. For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov

New closures as of 4:43 PM: - Greenbriar Blvd. is closed from S Broadway to Gillaspie Dr. One southbound lane of Broadway is closed at that intersection. - 63rd St. has re-opened. The following roads remain closed: - Kalmia Ave. is closed east of 28th St. - Peak to Peak... read more →

New Closures as of 3:32 PM Friday Dec. 19: - Kalmia Ave. is closed east of 28th St. - 63rd St. is closed from Nelson Rd. To Oxford Rd. The following roads remain closed: - Peak to Peak Highway (CO 72) is closed from CO 7 (Allenspark) to the Nelson... read more →

Power lines are down around Boulder County. If you see a downed power line, stay at least 30 feet away, assume it's live and dangerous, and immediately call 911 to report it as an electrical emergency. Never touch the line or anything it touches. If you are on foot: -... read more →