Elbert Country

Office of Emergency Management

Emergency management is the organized analysis, planning, decision making, and assignment of available resources to mitigate (lessen the effect of or prevent) prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of all hazards and homeland security. The goal of emergency management is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect property and the environment if an emergency occurs.

Location:
Office of Emergency Management
Director, LaRiea Thompson
751 Ute Ave
P.O. Box 295
Kiowa, CO 80117
Phone: 303.805.6131
Fax: 303.805.6159
Email: OEM@elbertcounty-co.gov


Weather Warnings, Reverse Emergency Notifications and Pertinent Community UPDATES
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Fireworks Guidance for July 4th Holiday

Current Burn Restriction: Stage I Effective May 14, 2010
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Restricting Open Fires and Open Burning in the Unincorporated areas of Elbert County Ordinance # 06-01
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Remember, “Be Prepared, It’s the Code of the West!”


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