As of Monday morning, what is known as the Oak Fire has burned 75 acres north of Highway 160 in the Elk Park/Ironwood ...

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

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

Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee M... This meeting will be conducted live and virtually through Zoom. Virtual meeting links are posted to ...

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

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

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

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.

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

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.