Emergency Status

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 →

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 →

After the Dec. 17 power outages, Boulder County residents should check their food. Throw away perishable food that was above 40°F. FOOD DISPOSAL All Boulder County residents can bring their spoiled food to Western Disposal Materials Management Center for FREE to have it properly disposed. If residents have curbside compost... read more →

Charging locations for personal devices and medical equipment are available for those who have lost power. Most locations also have charging spots for electric vehicles (EV) and wifi. North Boulder Library, 4500 13th St., Boulder. Open until 7 p.m. on Dec. 18. Gunbarrel Library, 6500 Lookout Rd., Gunbarrel. Open until... read more →

Boulder Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is sharing messaging from Xcel Energy regarding a possible Public Safety Power Shutoff on Friday, Dec. 19. This anticipated shutoff is a preventive action taken during periods of elevated wildfire risk to reduce the chance of power lines starting a fire. Power outages may last... read more →

A High Wind Watch is issued for Thursday, Dec. 18, in Boulder County. Wind is expected to pick up into the evening hours. Open burning is not allowed anywhere in Boulder County all day and similar conditions are expected to last for the next few days. A High Wind Watch... read more →

This will be the final post from Boulder County Office of Disaster Management tonight, Dec. 17. Current status: Wind speeds have declined, but power is out for thousands of customers. Xcel Energy estimates that power restoration will take hours to days. Boulder Valley Schools are closed tomorrow, Dec. 18. There... read more →