INCIDENT INFORMATION:
REPORT DATE/TIME: 09/18/2024 09:00 MST
INCIDENT NAME: Pearl Fire
INCIDENT SIZE: 128 Acres
INCIDENT TYPE: Wildfire
Mandatory Evacuations
● Wildfire Mandatory Evacuations ordered in Crystal Lakes have been extended to include residents in the area of CR86 and CR170.
● Wildfire Mandatory Evacuations ordered for Crystal Lakes, south of Black Mountain and north of Lake Erie.
Voluntary Evacuations
● Voluntary Evacuations ordered for Crystal Lakes residents in the area of Lake Erie and Mitchell Ditch.
● Mandatory Evacuations have been changed to Voluntary Evacuations for residents from Black Mountain north to County Road 80C.
INCIDENT START DATE/TIME: 09/16/2024 12:00 MST
INCIDENT LOCATION:
Crystal Lakes – Mt Hellene and Bear Ridge Drive Area
CONTACTS:
Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Joint Information Center: (970) 980-2500
● Call (970)980-2500 for the latest information on evacuations and community resources or to speak to a call taker.
Sign up for the most up-to-date information: Text LCEVAC to 888777
ROAD CLOSURES: There are multiple traffic control points around the fire area with limited access.
• CR 73C/Modec Ct. Crystal Lakes – Control traffic and shut down traffic for anyone who is not a resident from CR73C Northbound on CR73C into Crystal Lakes, including Modec Ct.
• CR 73C/ Forest Road 181 A-Crystal Lakes – Westbound traffic into Crystal Lakes Control traffic and shut down traffic for anyone who is not a resident.
• CR86/Sonoma Dr. Crystal Lakes – Control Traffic into the area Westbound on CR86. Sonoma Dr. traffic is open
• CR80C/Hidden Pines Rd – Hidden Pines access is open. No pass through traffic is allowed on 80c.
• CR80C/Froemel Rd. – Control Traffic Eastbound on CR80C. Froemel Rd. is open. No pass through traffic allowed on 80c
EVACUATION CENTER/SHELTER LOCATIONS:
● Evacuation Center: Livermore Community Church (284 W CR74E, Livermore). Pets can be accepted. Check in before 8 p.m. If you need shelter after 8 p.m., call 970-980-2500 and select the option to get after-hours shelter support.
● Small Animal Evacuation: NoCo Humane (3501 E 71st, Loveland) is available for small animal evacuations
LARIMER COUNTY EOC OBJECTIVES:
SUMMARY:
OBJECTIVE 1: LIFE SAFETY Ensure the safety of responders and the community through incident support, EOC management, strong communications, resource support, and consequence management.
OBJECTIVE 2: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS Ensure adequate notifications through emergency alerts and warnings, strong communications, and incident support.
OBJECTIVE 3: MASS CARE AND SHELTERING OPERATIONS Support mass care operations including evacuation sites, sheltering, and healthcare facilities support and support to individuals with disabilities or other access and functional needs
CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES: (Based on future predicted impacts, what are our critical future considerations)
PRIORITY 1: MASS CARE AND SHELTERING OPERATIONS – Provide for current and assess for ongoing and expanded mass care operations including sheltering, behavioral health, healthcare facilities support and support to individuals with disabilities or other access and functional needs.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
WHERE TO FIND INFO
WEBSITES:
○ https://www.larimer.gov/pearl-fire
○ https://www.larimer.gov/sheriff
○ https://www.larimer.gov/emergency
ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW:
● Sheriff’s X: @LarimerSheriff
● U.S. Forest Service Arapahoe & Roosevelt National Forest Pawnee National Grasslands Facebook: @U.S. Forest Service – Arapaho & Roosevelt Natl Forests Pawnee Natl Grassland
● U.S. Forest Service Arapahoe & Roosevelt National Forest Pawnee National Grasslands X: @usfsarp
● Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority’s X: @LETA_911
● Larimer Office of Emergency Management X: @LarimerOEM
COMMUNITY HUB LOCATIONS ACTIVATED:
Red Feather Lakes Hub- Darlene Kilpatrick
ANIMAL RESOURCES:
Phone: (970)498-4045 – Sergeant Ryan Matt
Noco Humane:
PHONE LARIMER CAMPUS : 970.226.3647
PHONE WELD CAMPUS: 970.506.9550