State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
- Response Level 3: State EOC Activated with DHSEM Staff transitioning back to Normal Operations
- Recovery Level 2: State Recovery Task Force Activated
SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Colorado Weather Forecast Updates
Below is the forecast from National Weather Service for the SEOC. Winter Storm Warning issued for south western portions of the state. Avalanche risk is high across many of our mountain ranges as shared in the CAIC map below.
Avalanche Forecast from CAIC
NWS Weather Forecast Graphic and Information Links
DHSEM continues to provide direct support to western Colorado due to flooding in and Rio Blanco County following the Lee and Elk Fires in 2025.
- 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
- December 21 Governor Polis, Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper Call on President Trump to Reverse Denial of Colorado’s Disaster Requests, and to Provide Needed Support in Aftermath of Recent Devastating Fires and Floods
- January 16 Governor Polis Submits Appeal on Major Disaster Declaration for Elk and Lee Fires and Western Flooding in Colorado