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Colorado State Publications Blog

Drought and Wildfire Risk

Unseasonably warm temperatures along with one of the driest winters on record have placed the majority of Colorado in drought conditions. Just this weekend two wildfires broke out…

Samantha Hager, December 8, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Camping and Campfire Safety

Planning to go camping this weekend? The Labor Day holiday is just a few days…

Samantha Hager, August 31, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Preparing Your Home for Wildfire Season

      Even though Colorado experienced a wetter-than-average spring, drier weather is on its…

Amy Zimmer, June 3, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

How Wildfire Impacts Water Resources

This year we’ve seen one of the most active wildfire seasons in the state’s history….

Amy Zimmer, November 23, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

Caring for Animals During Wildfire Evacuation

As Colorado continues to experience devastating wildfires, many communities are under evacuation orders. If your…

Amy Zimmer, October 23, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

Future Avoided Cost Explorer (FACE:Hazards): A New Community Risk Assessment Tool

How much will natural hazards cost our state over the next three decades? A new…

Amy Zimmer, September 28, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

Wildfires, Erosion, and Flooding

This month’s damaging wildfires will have the potential to create serious flooding, erosion, and landslides…

Amy Zimmer, August 27, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

Fire Bans, Burning Restrictions, and Fireworks in Colorado

As we head into the 4th of July weekend, be aware that many counties currently…

Amy Zimmer, July 2, 2020
CSL News

Fire and Flood Season is Coming – Is Your Library Ready?

Right now, as we focus on library closures and service reductions due to the global…

Amy Zimmer, March 23, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

25th Anniversary of the South Canyon Fire

This past Saturday marked the 25th anniversary of the South Canyon Fire near Glenwood Springs,…

Amy Zimmer, July 8, 2019
Colorado State Publications Blog

New Report on the Health of Colorado’s Forests

How did the 2018 fire season affect our state’s forests? What impacts are insects having…

Amy Zimmer, March 27, 2019
Colorado State Publications Blog

Wildfire Information

Here’s where to go to get the latest on the multiple wildfires burning across the…

Amy Zimmer, July 6, 2018
Colorado State Publications Blog

Get Ready for Wildfire Season

With this past winter being relatively dry, fire danger is expected to be higher than…

Amy Zimmer, April 16, 2018
Colorado State Publications Blog

September is National Preparedness Month

The recent hurricane events have demonstrated the importance of being prepared for disaster.  Even though…

Amy Zimmer, September 14, 2017
Colorado State Publications Blog

Disaster Preparedness for Pets

‘Tis the season for fires and floods, and if a disaster threatens your home and…

Amy Zimmer, July 24, 2017
Colorado State Publications Blog

2017 Colorado Wildfire Outlook

On April 14 the Governor and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC)…

Amy Zimmer, April 24, 2017
Colorado State Publications Blog

2016 Wildfires — Disaster Recovery

Junkins Fire. Were you affected by the recent Junkins Fire, Beulah Hill Fire, or Hayden…

Amy Zimmer, November 3, 2016
Colorado State Publications Blog

May is Building Safety Month

Governor Hickenlooper has declared May, 2016 as Colorado Building Safety Month.  This month brings recognition…

Amy Zimmer, May 26, 2016
Colorado State Publications Blog

Preparing for Wildfire Season

Colorado has already seen several small wildfires this spring, and the dry weather suggests that…

Amy Zimmer, April 10, 2015
Colorado State Publications Blog

Preparedness Factsheets

The Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and www.readycolorado.com, the State’s official preparedness…

Amy Zimmer, December 9, 2014
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