Quick Links - Government Contacts

Top Resources: Program Administered/Resources

Colorado Water Conservation Board: Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling & mapping, watershed project funding, technical assistance, Flood after Fire Insurance Program.

Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS): Technical assistance for hazard tree assessment and removal, and forest mitigation grant programs.

Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (COVOAD): Forum for coordination of voluntary agencies to help with mass care, sheltering and feeding, emergency assistance, volunteer and donations management, housing, and other resources.

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM): Immediate Recovery Needs, Support Initial Damage Assessments, State agency coordination, Coordination for federal recovery resources, Public Information Officer, Access and Functional Needs Support, Private Sector Liaison, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Department of Local Affairs (DOLA): Resiliency planning support. Community and Economic Recovery. Support with Disaster Assistance Centers. Connect to other state resources. Assist with housing support needs.

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Emergency Watershed Protection Program funding & project planning support.

Secondary Resources: Program Administered/Resources

Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA): Coordinate with local extension agents producers, CDPHE, and EPA to assess potential impacts on agriculture and implement appropriate measures.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)/Water Quality Control Division Nonpoint Source Pollution Program: Monitor air & water quality, manage hazardous materials, and provide mitigation grant funding.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)/Office of Emergency Preparedness & Response: Disaster behavioral health and public health.

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS): Provides shelters, mass care services, transportation requirements, and coordinates with COVOAD.

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA): Participate in Disaster Assistance Centers. Provide guidance and support regarding insurance coverage and claims.

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT): Assist with the clearing of road and right-of-ways and monitors ground transportation, alert & warning systems, and rain & stream gauges.

Colorado Geological Survey (CGS): Provide hydrologists and geologists to assist in response and mitigation efforts.

Department of Natural Resources (DNR)/Division of Water Resources (DWR), Dam Safety: Coordinate an organized response to address dam safety, groundwater protection, water rights, water well protection, and domestic or municipal water supply issues.

History Colorado: Coordinate cultural and historic resources task force. Emergency grants for historic national/state register listed properties.

National Weather Service (NWS): Weather Forecast. Alert and warning notifications.

Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association (RMIIA): Helps individuals understand all things insurance-related.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE): Flood risk mapping and resource coordination.