State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
- Response Level 2: State EOC Activated with DHSEM Staff and Emergency Support Functions
- Recovery Level 1: State Recovery Task Force Activated
SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Xcel Public Safety Power Shutoff Again on Friday, December 19
DHSEM and SEOC staff are closely monitoring another high wind event in the weather forecast for Friday, December 19 with daily coordination with NWS Boulder Forecast Office, Xcel and county emergency managers. Updates will be shared on our X.com/COEmergency and Facebook.com/COEmergency accounts.
Xcel posts updates on their Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Update webpage.
High Wind Information Map
DHSEM continues to update this High Wind Information Map with charging center, shelter and emergency operations center status.
Recovery Support Continues
DHSEM continues to provide direct support to western Colorado due to flooding and Rio Blanco County following the Lee and Elk Fires.
- September 26 News Release: Governor Polis Requests Major Disaster Declaration from the President to Unlock FEMA Support for Recovery Efforts in Response to Elk and Lee Fires in Rio Blanco County
- November 13 News Release: Governor Polis Requests Major Disaster Declaration from Federal Government to Unlock FEMA Support
- November 12 Letter: Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration Cover Letter, Major Disaster or Emergency
- November 19 SBA Offers Relief to Colorado Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by the Lee and Elk Fires, Mudslides and Debris Flows