The State of Colorado's Stay-at-Home order lists construction as an essential activity during this months-long social distancing/quarantine period. However, not all construction is created equal and if projects can wait, they should. In particular, the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment has released these guidelines to address constructions... read more →
Apr
06
Apr
06
For some helpful tips on how to make and wear homemade face coverings (aka, masks) to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when you must venture outside your home, check out the CDC's webpage on Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
Apr
06
Boulder County, City of Boulder, Layfette, and Lyons will begin audible testing of the countywide emergency sirens at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 6. The test is the first of the monthly emergency audible siren tests, which take place each year on the first Monday of each month from April... read more →
Apr
03
On Friday, April 3, Governor Polis announced the Colorado Mask Campaign encouraging Coloradans to wear non-medical cloth face coverings when leaving the home for essential business. Below are some important facts from the state about this new request of Coloradans. Remember - surgical and N95 masks should be reserved for... read more →
Apr
03
Boulder County, City of Boulder, Lafayette and Lyons will begin audible testing of the countywide emergency sirens at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 6. The test is the first of the monthly emergency audible siren tests, which take place each year on the first Monday of each month from... read more →
Apr
02
COVID-19 tests showing up online may be fraudulent, and many are under investigation by the CDC and/or FDA. At this time, rely on testing ordered by your healthcare provider, hospital, or public health department. Boulder County Public Health is following these developments and will provide updates as new evidence emerges.... read more →
Apr
01
Parents: We know it’s hard for tweens and teens to stay home and avoid seeing their friends. We were all teenagers once; however, no one is exempt from Stay at Home orders. When groups of people (of any age) convene, they risk spreading COVID-19 to their own families and throughout... read more →
Mar
30
While our community takes important and necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community members are at greater risk due to stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures now in place. Due to isolation and economic uncertainty that exist because of the pandemic, underlying stressors leading to domestic violence,... read more →
Mar
30
The Kind Connection is a free service that connects people feeling isolated with a friendly and supportive voice to support one another during these difficult times. Having a kind voice to connect with and a thoughtful listening ear can make a world of difference when you’re feeling like everything has... read more →
Mar
30
Freeze on evictions On March 20, Governor Jared Polis announced Executive Order D 2020 012 temporarily limiting evictions, foreclosures, and public utility disconnections to mitigate, respond to, and recover from the current economic disruption due to the presence of COVID-19 in Colorado. The Order directs the Department of Local Affairs... read more →