Resources
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Colorado State Forest Service
Colorado State University
Wildfire Mitigation & Education Publications
Source: https://csfs.colostate.edu/csfspublications/
Home Ignition Zone Guide
New 2021 – replaces 2012-1 Quick Guide
Resource Information Links
Larimer County
Sheriff's Office
LCSO
Source:
https://www.larimer.org/sheriff
Emergencies, Dial 911
Non-Emergency/Dispatch: (970)416-1985
Sheriff's Office Administration (970)498-5108
988
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Source:
https://988lifeline.org/
The 988 Lifeline,
Dial 988
988 is now active across the United States.
Larimer County Office of Emergency Management
Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority, LETA
Source:
https://leta911.org/
Sign up for alerts at LETA 911
Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority, LETA, LETA911,
is the Governing Authority for 9-1-1 in Larimer County Colorado.
EMERGENCY ALERTS IN LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO
Source:
https://nocoalert.org/
In a disaster, there are never too many ways to receive a possibly life-saving alert.
That’s why agencies in Larimer County will use multiple ways to reach you if there is a threat to your life or safety.
Sign up to receive emergency notifications at https://nocoalert.org/
Sign up for accessible alerts.
Source:
https://leta.ahasalerts.com/
DEAF LINK is a provider of accessible communication solutions with a mission to address the critical communications needs of persons with sensory disabilities who may be Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Deaf-Blind or literacy challenges.
Core to Deaf Link's services is the Accessible Hazard Alert System (AHAS).
REACHWELL APP
Source:
https://nocoalert.org/app/
The Reachwell app allows community members to select the language in which they receive emergency alerts from public safety agencies in Larimer County. With 103 languages to choose from, community members can stay connected, access resources, and chat in the language they prefer.
You can download the Reachwell app today from the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control Department of Public Safety
Source:
https://dfpc.colorado.gov/
The Wildfire Information Resource Center (WIRC) includes details about current fires burning as well as fire prevention and mitigation information.
National Fire Protection Association
Source:
https://www.nfpa.org/
The leading information and knowledge resource on fire, electrical, and related hazards.
Learn what action you can take to make your home safer from wildfire.
https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Wildfire/Firewise-USA
Colorado 811
Source:
https://www.colorado811.org/
Know what's below.
If you’re digging deep or even just a few inches, you must contact Colorado 811 to have underground utilities marked.
iDig811 is a user friendly platform for homeowners and professional excavator to submit a single address locate online, 24/7. It’s simple, it’s fast and it’s free.
Request a locate now
Larimer County Short-Term Rentals
Source:
https://www.larimer.gov/short-term-rentals
Code Compliance Enforcement
https://www.larimer.gov/codecompliance/short-term-rentals
To file a complaint, please call 970-480-0865 or submit a
STR complaint online at,
https://www.larimer.gov/short-term-rentals#tab3
Poudre Valley REA
Source: https://www.pvrea.coop/
Understand the Risks of Downed Power Lines
https://www.pvrea.coop/understand-risks-downed-power-lines
Trees and Power Lines
https://www.pvrea.coop/trees-power-lines
Electrical Safety
https://www.pvrea.coop/electrical-safety
Use Back-Up Generators Safely
https://www.pvrea.coop/use-back-generators-safely
Boulder County Community Forestry Sort Yards
Source: https://www.bouldercounty.org/property-and-land/forest-health/community-forestry-sort-yards/
Drop off your logs, slash, timber, pinecones, paper yard bags of pine needles and vegetation for FREE at one of two yards.
The Nederland Sort Yard:
291 Ridge Road, Nederland
Open: May 4 – Oct. 22
Wed. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Meeker Park Sort Yard:
8200 Hwy 7, Allenspark
Open: June 1 – Oct. 15
Wed. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Colorado State Forest Service
Colorado State University
Source:
https://csfs.colostate.edu/
Wildfire Mitigation & Education Publications
Fire-Resistant Landscaping
FireWise Plant Materials
Cheatgrass and Wildfire
Grass
Seed Mixes to Reduce Wildfire
Hazard
Wildfire & Insurance
Colorado Fire Ecology
American
Red Cross
Source:
https://www.redcross.org/
To learn more, visit redcross.org
GET a kit!
MAKE a plan!
BE informed!
Emergency Kit visual checklist
Pet Disaster checklist
U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management
Source: https://www.blm.gov/
Colorado fire information
https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado
Get Involved
https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/get-involved/fire-prevention
Left Hand
Watershed Center
Source:
https://watershed.center/
Learn more about how Left Hand Watershed Center protects and restores Front Range watershed health.
Informational Guide to Landscape-Scale Forest Restoration in the St.Vrain Basin
Adaptatively Manage Watersheds
Engage Community
Restore Forests
Restore Rivers
About
Left Hand Watershed Center
Larimer County Sheriff's Office Emergency Services and Fire Rescue
Source: https://www.larimer.org/sheriff/support-services/emergency-services-and-fire-rescue
The Emergency Services Unit is responsible for the management of wildland fire, search and rescue, water rescue, and hazardous materials incidents in Larimer County.
Coordination of these incidents includes the Fire Protection Districts and volunteer fire departments in Larimer County, Larimer County Search and Rescue, Larimer County Dive Rescue Team, Diamond Peaks Ski Patrol, and Colorado State Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Resources on Pet End-of-Life Care and Pet Loss
Resources provided by by Jessica Pierce, PhD and Robin Ferruggia.
For local hospice care and in-home euthanasia:
Caring Pathways
Available 24/7
[email protected]
308 Mountain View Dr #B
Berthoud, Colorado
(720) 287-2553
For general information about pain behaviors, AAHA How to Tell If Your Dog Is in Pain:
American Animal Hospital Association
Pain Management for Dogs and Cats
Books for more information:
The Last Walk: Reflections on Our Pets at the Ends of Their Lives, by Jessica Pierce, PhD
Forever Friend: A children’s guide and activity book for saying goodbye to a special dog, by Mary Gardner and Coleen Ellis
Hospice and Palliative Care for Companion Animals: Principles and Practice, by Amir Shanan, Jessica Pierce, Tami Shearer (eds.)
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Mountain Lion Information
Source - Colorado Parks & Wildlife: https://cpw.state.co.us/
Learn More - Be Safe
Mountain Lion Safety from Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Colorado Parks & Wildlife created this four-episode video series to share information from their research on mountain lions in an informative manner that is accessible and interesting to the public.
The four-episode video series is available on YouTube.
Click an Episode to view:
Episode 1- Mountain lion biology and historical perspective
Episode 2- Mountain lion habitat and human expansion
Episode 3- Hunting
Episode 4- What to do if you encounter a mountain lion
Living with Mountain Lions
Source - Colorado Parks & Wildlife: https://cpw.state.co.us/
Colorado Parks and Wildlife information on
mountain lions can be found at: https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/LivingwithWildlifeLion
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
BE BEAR AWARE!
Source: https://cpw.state.co.us/search/Pages/results.aspx?k=bears
Photo courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife
DO NOT leave any food in your car unless you want your car destroyed because the bears will rip anything apart to get to food!
Remember, bears can smell an enticing odor from five miles away!
Click on the links below for bear information:
CPW-Human-Bear-Conflict-Report
Living With Bears
BearproofingTrash
Bearproofing Your Home
Bear Deterrents
Young wildlife do not need your help; Leave them alone!
If you see a young animal, admire its beauty from a distance, and then move on quietly.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages parents to explain to their children not to disturb wildlife.
Young wildlife do not need your help - Article