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.
Draft 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan is open for public review online or in-person at our March 5 public meeting
Posted on February 23, 2026 2026News and Events
Your help is needed as Douglas County updates its Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2026.
The plan addresses the risks posed to our community by hazards like wildfires, flood and drought, and identifies specific strategies to help reduce or eliminate those risks.
Douglas County has studied the hazards that could affect our communities, identified what could be damaged, estimated potential impacts, and created strategies to reduce risk and protect people and property. This effort has been informed by community input, including an open house held in October 2025, where residents shared local knowledge and firsthand experiences with hazards. Based on this feedback, County staff identified updates and actions needed to better address community risks in the Plan. This information is included in a draft plan, which is now ready for public review and comment.
Attend a public meeting
Residents are invited to join Douglas County for a virtual public meeting to learn more about the draft plan and share their feedback.
Can’t make the public meeting? Residents can also review and comment on the draft plan online, March 5 through April 6.
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