By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
April 11, 2023
April 25 Update: The Board of County Commissioners approved a fifth call-when-needed air support contract for $100,000 for additional air support through Dec. 31. The County’s total investment in aerial firefighting contracts for 2023 is…
April 25 Update: The Board of County Commissioners approved a fifth call-when-needed air support contract…
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2023
Douglas County’s five rural fire protection districts were recognized by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners with vital firefighting funds to help them manage fires, medical emergencies, and rescue operations specifically in the Pike National…
Douglas County’s five rural fire protection districts were recognized by the Board of Douglas County…
Read MoreDecember 27, 2022
Your safety is our priority in Douglas County. It’s also a shared responsibility. According to Colorado State Patrol, 700 people had died on Colorado roads by early November, setting another unfortunate state record. The second…
Your safety is our priority in Douglas County. It’s also a shared responsibility. According to…
Read MoreDecember 21, 2022
Douglas County has a response for addressing shelter needs that may occur due to the forthcoming arctic freeze. If you need help with shelter, the County has these resources: Stranded Motorists: call 303-660-7500 for the…
Douglas County has a response for addressing shelter needs that may occur due to the…
Read MoreDecember 20, 2022
Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) is issuing a public health advisory due to dangerously low temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service (NWS), which can threaten health, safety and life. The NWS has issued a…
Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) is issuing a public health advisory due to dangerously low…
Read MoreNovember 23, 2022
What do you do if a smoke alarm goes off in your home? Do your kids know what to do? According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking…
What do you do if a smoke alarm goes off in your home? Do your…
Read MoreNovember 9, 2022
Information courtesy of the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles Along with the end of daylight saving time, the amount of daily sunlight is also decreasing in Colorado, meaning many Coloradans are at risk of driving…
Information courtesy of the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles Along with the end of daylight…
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2022
Wildfire is the No.1 natural hazard in Douglas County, and the newest version of our plan to be prepared includes a call to action for all of us. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners on…
Wildfire is the No.1 natural hazard in Douglas County, and the newest version of our…
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2022
Information Courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office The Douglas County Office of Emergency Management will be conducting a full-scale wildfire exercise on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in the Franktown area, starting around 9:45 a.m.…
Information Courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office The Douglas County Office of Emergency Management…
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