Red Flag Warnings....What Do They Mean?

The National Weather Service issues the warnings when critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or imminent.  The Red Flag Warning is posted on the NOAA website and is specific to your county or zip code.  Many Colorado county and city agencies provide updates on Red Flag Warnings and other National Weather Service alerts on their websites or Twitter feeds.  Stay informed regarding the conditions in your area.

Here is a sample of the information included in the warning from the National Weather Service, Denver-Boulder Office:

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS AND ADJACENT PLAINS... 

* AFFECTED AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONES 211...213...215...238... 240...242...243...244 AND 245. 

* TIMING...9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AROUND 10 PERCENT. 

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT START MAY SPREAD QUICKLY AND BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EITHER OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. PLEASE ADVISE THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS AND FIRE CREWS IN THE FIELD OF THIS RED FLAG WARNING.

Colorado Emergency Management Conference Presentations

The links to the presentations offered at the 2012 Colorado Emergency Management Conference will be taken down on Friday, April 6.  If you would like access to the presentations after that time please contact your CDEM Field Manager or you can contact Micki Trost at micki.trost@state.co.us.

Public Information Contact for Lower North Fork Fire

Contact Ryan Lockwood at Ryan.Lockwood@ColoState.edu for updates on the Lower North Fork Fire. 

Due to the significant winter weather that has moved into the area, management of the Lower North Fork Fire will be turned back to the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) from the Great Basin Type 1 Incident Management Team today, April 3, 2012, at 12 noon.  This is a change from the original plan to transition to the local Jefferson County Type 3 Incident Management Team. 

A number of engines and firefighting crews will remain on the fire under the supervision of the CSFS to monitor and conduct any remaining control efforts.

Information received from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on 4/3/2012 for #LowerNorthForkFire.

Training Course Request Forms for Emergency Managers

Emergency Managers requesting a training course for their staff or jurisdiction should now use the Course Coordination Request Form.  This is the first step required when requesting a training course through the state.  Forms should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the date requested to Robyn Knappe at robyn.knappe@state.co.us.  After the form is received you will be contacted to confirm the information and course.

View the Word format of the Course Coordination Request Form.
View the PDF format of the Course Coordination Request Form.

Safety Precaution Information for Residents Returning to Lower North Fork Fire Area

If you are returning to your home in the area of the Lower North Fork Fire, please read this safety information provided by the Jefferson County Public Health and the Incident Management Team Safety Officer. This is a must read for anyone moving back into the areas affected by the Lower North Fork Fire.

Returning Home Safety Information Flyer

Please continue to visit www.jeffcosheriff1.blogspot.com for current information on the incident as well as safety information.