Wildfire Recovery
This page provides resources and information from the 2020 and 2021 Wildfire season in Colorado. This page serves as an archive and reference for resources for these events, but is no longer updated. Please visit our Resilient Recovery page for more general recovery information.
Navigate to resources that are applicable to you:
IF YOU ARE:
Looking for immediate wildfire prevention or response assistance
Visit the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control website.
An emergency manager looking for additional assistance or support
Contact your Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management regional field manager.
Responsible for setting up a Disaster Assistance Center or long-term wildfire recovery planning efforts
Contact your DOLA regional manager.
Visit the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) website for more information. DHSEM supports local governments in accessing federal resources, including if there is a federal Presidential Disaster Declaration. DHSEM and DOLA Regional Managers will coordinate with the CRO as long-term recovery activities begin.
Updates and Announcements
For up-to-date information about current wildfires burning in the State, visit the Colorado Wildfire Risk Public Viewer or the Incident Information System (inciWeb).
Looking to Connect? Attend upcoming CRO events and view past webinar recordings. Join the Wildfire Recovery Local Government Peer Exchange.
Looking for Funding? Check out our newsletter and/or our funding page.
Reach out to the CRO Team. We are happy to help and/or send you in the right direction.
New Resources:
The Colorado State Forest Service has released the Updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Minimum Standards for Colorado
“Forest Health Study: Ten Takeaways to Inform the Colorado Water Plan” (CWCB, November 2021) includes helpful research as well as two appendices that summarize Colorado-specific funding opportunities, models, and tools.
Relevant and Important Resources
A guide to plan, react, adapt, evolve, and achieve the best possible outcomes for Colorado communities and stream corridors post-wildfire and flooding.
A step-by-step playbook for before, during, and after a fire for Counties, Tribes, Municipalities, and Water Providers.
A planning tool and guide for local governments developed by lessons learned from communities across Colorado.
A post-fire guide for counties, Tribes, municipalities and water providers.
Support For Local Government
The CRO hosts a monthly Wildfire Recovery Local Government Peer Exchange virtual call for county and municipal staff on the last Wednesday of the month. Join us!
Support for Businesses
Support for Individuals
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