Emergency Status

Stazio COVID-19 testing site closed due to strong winds. Fairgrounds COVID-19 testing site remains open.

Large animal evacuation site is open at Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. Please enter through Humane Society entrance on Nelson Road so as to not conflict with COVID testing.

Evacuation Sites are now open at South Boulder Rec Center and Longmont Senior Center. #MiddleForkFire #MarshallFire

Boulder OEM is getting many calls about residents seeing fire. IF YOU SEE FIRE, EVACUATE. Go east, go north, but leave immediately. More info to come through OEM channels.

The Boulder Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated to respond to multiple wildland fires in Boulder County. The first fire is north of the City of Boulder. The closest intersection is North Foothills Highway and Middle Fork Road. The name of this fire is the Middle Fork Fire. The... read more →

The Boulder County Courthouse on Pearl Street is closed for the remainder of the day due to a power outage. This does NOT impact the Boulder County Justice Center on Canyon Boulevard.

At Home: Keep freezers and refrigerators closed to preserve perishable food as long as possible. Disconnect electronic devices from power strips and outlets to avoid damage from surges. Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home. Use a generator, but ONLY outdoors and away from windows.... read more →

It will re-open for business tomorrow.

Boulder County is currently experiencing sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph. Gusts have been been between 60 and 70 mph, with one report of 90 mph. Power outages are being reported across the county. Electric providers are aware of the issues and are working to respond as quickly as... read more →

High winds are causing significant power outages and some road closures. If you are outside, please take caution. We advise you to seek shelter indoors. More detailed information will be available soon.