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 daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The SEOC will conduct daily coordination calls through the weekend, including Dec. 20 and 21.
Xcel Public Safety Power Shutoff and High Wind Event 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.
DHSEM and the Colorado SEOC continue to be activated due to a High Wind Event. SEOC is monitoring for support and resource needs due to impacts of the wind, conducting coordination calls with local EOCs, NWS, Xcel, CREA and state agencies.
Current support requests include:
▪️Sheltering, Warming Centers, Charging Centers
▪️Traffic Impacts: Road Closures, Traffic Lights Down (CDOT securing generators for busy intersections to reduce potential crashes).
▪️Response to Wildfire - new fire start in Park County
▪️Staging of Additional Crews by state agencies
▪️Generator for Food Pantry
▪️Freezer for Food Storage
▪️Digital Trunked Radio Tower Coverage: Generators, Refueling, Bringing Back Online with Commercial Power Down
▪️Water Systems and Treatment Facilities
▪️Health and Care Facilities: Transport Patients and Secure Back Up Power
▪️Ensure Notifications and Updates to Schools, Critical Infrastructure Partners
▪️Emergency Alerting Support
▪️Support Local Emergency Operations Centers
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