What does it take for a state of emergency to be called following a disaster.

Residents were ordered to evacuate Sunday after a structure fire started burning out of control west of Pagosa Springs.As of Monday morning, what is known as the Oak Fire has burned 75 acres north of ...

In support of response efforts for the Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County, Gov. Jared Polis recently declared a disaster emergency ...

During Hurricane season, preparation is key, especially for those who may face additional challenges during emergencies. To ...

After severe floods hit Milwaukee County over the weekend, local officials declared a state of emergency. Why hasn't the state done the same?

Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it ...

Items to include in your emergency kit. From left, a power bar to charge a phone, a solar-powered charger, a compass, a waterproof phone case, a weather radio and an N95 mask.

Another disaster emergency has been declared in western Colorado due to wildfires burning across the western half of the ...

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has made a verbal declaration for a fire burning in Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County. The Oak ...

In addition to the state aid recently announced, residents can get federal assistance through FEMA and the Small Business ...

Disaster emergency declarations provide that flexibility. When a disaster emergency has been declared by the governor, state and local resources can be redirected to help people hurt by the disaster.