On Friday, Dec. 19, we ask that people stay home and off the roads. Wind conditions are dangerously high, especially in areas west of Broadway in Boulder and along the foothills. There is significant debris in the roads, including downed limbs and power lines, and some traffic signals are out. If... read more →

The wind is kicking up large amounts of dust that can sometimes look like smoke. If what you see dissipates quickly, it is likely dust. Please err on the side of caution. If you see dark smoke, see flames, or smell smoke, call 911 immediately. For more information, including maps,... read more →

Due to high winds and unsafe driving conditions, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has closed the following roads: - Highway 93 is closed from Golden to Eldorado Springs. - Highway 128 is closed from Highway 93 to Simms St. - North Foothills Highway (Hwy 36) is closed north of... read more →

Flagstaff Road is closed today due to increased fire risk. Local access for residents only. For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov

The Office of Disaster Management Call Center is open today, Dec. 19, to assist with answering general questions about the wind event. The Emergency Operations Center Call Center (EOC) is anticipated to be open from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Call the EOC Call Center at 303-413-7730 for general information... read more →

On Friday, Dec. 19, we ask that people stay home and off the roads. Wind conditions will be dangerously high, especially in areas west of Broadway in Boulder and along the foothills.  There will be significant debris in the roads, including downed limbs and power lines, and some traffic signals... read more →

To coincide with Xcel Energy’s anticipated Public Safety Power Shutoff due to the forecast of high winds and low relative humidity, which will increase fire risk, the Office of Disaster Management Call Center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 19, to assist with answering general... read more →

The city and county use the Reachwell app to provide emergency information to individuals who speak languages other than English. It is important that Reachwell user selects both of the following channels in the app: BOCOalert AND BOCOinfo, to ensure you are receiving all messages. Users should also turn on... read more →

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for tomorrow, Friday, December 19, in anticipation of Friday’s powerful and potentially damaging Boulder County wind event. This alert indicates that conditions are extreme and pose a significant risk for fire weather. This is a particularly dangerous situation in Boulder... read more →

This afternoon is a great time to clean up downed trees and branches, as well as any other household debris, from yesterday. If these items are not secured or cleared today, they are likely to become projectiles and hazards tomorrow when dangerous winds are expected to return. As a reminder,... read more →