We realize the high winds the past few days can raise uneasiness and concerns about wildfire risk; with that we wanted to share some information and preparedness tips: Safety Precautions In Action The following tools and systems are in place and have been used throughout the weekend related to... read more →
Feb
26
Jan
11
The City of Boulder, in partnership with Boulder County and the Boulder Office of Disaster Management, will open a temporary, emergency warming center Friday, Jan. 12, to ensure all community members have a space to get warm or spend the night, as temperatures are expected to drop below zero. Community... read more →
Oct
08
Update: The Boulder OEM "X" account has been deactivated to prevent further suspicious activity from occurring. We are evaluating the next steps to fully resolve this problem and thankful that the constant stream of posting activity on the site has ended. There will be more information coming soon and in... read more →
Oct
08
This morning we became aware of suspicious activity on the Boulder OEM Twitter account. The bad actors are posting crypto information and posting several times per hour causing increased activity. We apologize for the constant barrage of posts on Twitter and currently working to stop this problem.
Aug
01
Lyons is experiencing impacts of flooding including minor debris flows and road washouts, with no life threating flooding concerns. First responders are working on roadway concerns and monitoring, and ODM is coordinating with National Weather Service to continue to track. The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory in... read more →
Aug
01
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Boulder County in effect through 8:15pm. Flash flooding caused by heavy rain produced by thunderstorms is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in Lyons. Impacts include flash flooding of small creeks, streams, and gulches, roads, and poor drainage and... read more →
Jul
31
Severe weather has moved toward the eastern edge of the county and will continue moving out of the county. Boulder ODM is coordinating with the National Weather Service and will continue to monitor until the flood watch ends at midnight tonight. Similar weather patterns are expected tomorrow - use caution... read more →
Jul
31
Boulder ODM is working with the National Weather Service and law enforcement operations to monitor severe weather in Boulder County. Expected impacts include flooding in low lying areas, streams, and ditches, 60 mph wind gusts, hail, and moderate to severe rain. Current impacts are expected in Longmont, East Boulder, Gunbarrel,... read more →
Jun
22
As of 5:25 p.m., the flood advisory for Geer Canyon/Lefthand Creek has been lifted and an "ALL CLEAR" has been issued. Residents are advised to stay aware of your surroundings and call 9-1-1 in case of an emergency.
Jun
22
At 3:50 p.m. this afternoon, a flood advisory message for a potential flood was issued in the Geer Canyon/Lefthand Creek area. Lefthand Fire Chief requested this advisory due to a significant rain event this afternoon and out of an abundance of caution. There is no imminent life threat due to... read more →