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.
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.
Posted on January 15, 2026 2026News and Events
Information courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office:
Public safety officials in Douglas County announced today that DougCoAlert is now available to all residents, replacing the previous CodeRed system.
DougCoAlert is a free service that allows individuals to receive notifications sent from state and local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving natural disasters (wildfires, floods, severe storms), evacuations and shelter-in-place orders, law enforcement activities, and public safety emergencies.
The switch to DougCoAlert allows residents to receive alerts via phone, text and email, and answer poll questions that will give Douglas County officials critical information during emergency situations. Individuals who are signed up for alerts will receive reliable information, including tailored updates based on their specific needs and geographic location.
Individuals who were previously signed up for CodeRed will not be automatically enrolled in DougCoAlert and are encouraged to sign up for DougCoAlert to add information to the new platform. Residents and travelers to Douglas County who were not previously signed up for CodeRed should sign up for free at DougCoAlert.com to receive timely and actionable emergency alerts via email, text, or voice message. They can also identify when and how they are alerted and communicated with before, during, and after emergencies.
Community members are encouraged to sign up for DougCoAlert and input or update their information and notification preferences today at DougCoAlert.com.
DougCoAlert serves all residents, workers, and visitors of the following jurisdictions: Douglas County, Colorado, and all cities within it, including Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines, Franktown, Sedalia and Larkspur.
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