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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.

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In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed and the Link On Demand rideshare service will be unavailable on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Link On Demand and County offices will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.

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Due to a statewide DMV upgrade, online driver license services are unavailable, and motor vehicle and MVExpress kiosk services will be unavailable beginning the evening of Friday, Feb. 13, until the system re-launches on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Douglas County Motor Vehicle offices will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for system testing.

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Welcome to DougCo Alert

Welcome to DougCoAlert, the new CodeRed! This system serves all residents, workers in Douglas County, Colorado, including Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines, Sedalia, Franktown, and Larkspur.

What is DougCoAlert? DougCoAlert is an advanced Emergency Notification System (ENS) designed to keep you safe and informed during critical situations, including: Natural Disasters (wildfires, floods, severe storms), Evacuations, Shelter-in-Place Orders, Missing Persons, and others.

Why Register for DougCoAlert? When emergencies happen, be the first to know. This system allows for real-time alerts to the public with information about potentially life-saving actions they may need to take to keep themselves and their families safe. By signing up for DougCoAlert, you are taking a large step toward improving your personal safety.

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