In the Estes Valley, we live with the very serious threat of wildfire. We also have had catastrophic floods and other emergency situations that can pose an imminent threat to life.
Having a place to turn to for information in an emergency is important, and sometimes you need more than one source.
If you need immediate fire or police protection or emergency services from first responders (paramedics and an ambulance) in the Estes Valley, call 911.
If you need information about evacuation orders related to fire or flooding, click here to go to the NOCO Alert system.
For information in Larimer County text the word LCEVAC to 888777 for text message alerts about evacuation notices, animal evacuations, road closures, and other important updates.
For information in Boulder County text the word BOCOinfo to 888777 for text message alerts about evacuation notices, animal evacuations, road closures, and other important updates
If you want to receive text message notifications from the NOCO Emergency Alert system about an imminent threat to life, click here to register.
To follow the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office on X, formerly Twitter, click here.
To follow the Town of Estes Park and the Estes Park Police Department on X, formerly Twitter, click here.
Follow local emergency agencies on social media: @LarimerSheriff, @LETA_911, @poudrefire, @usfsarp, @BldrCOSheriff, @boulder_fire, @BoulderOEM, @watchduty
ALERT TERMINOLOGY:
Advisory: Information about an emergency situation that is likely to impact communities.
Warning: Prepare to take action, or take immediate action if you need extra time to mobilize.
Order: Take immediate action due to an imminent life threat.
Voluntary Evacuation Advisory: People are advised to leave the area.
Mandatory Evacuation Order: People should leave immediately without any delay.