State EOC Update on March Winter Storm Impacts

The Colorado State Emergency Operations Center remains activated at Level II operations today to support local areas impacted by a severe weather system on March 13, 2019.


Response and Recovery Overview

  • 26 shelters opened during the storm
  • 1,570 people stayed in the shelters overnight
  • 98,104 customers across 7 counties without power (at 9 a.m. on March 14, 2019)
  • Rescues completed
    • Local responders: 1000+
    • Colorado National Guard: 291 vehicles checked and 93 people rescued
    • Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control: 11 people rescued

State EOC Shelter and Emergency Operations Center Map