Community Education
- Larimer County Emergency Preparedness Guide -- This guide, produced by the Office of Emergency Management, contains a wealth of information on the hazards faced by residents in Larimer County and how to be ready for emergencies.
- Evacuation - Learn how to be prepared for an evacuation, what to take, how to know when it’s time to go, and what to do when the time comes.
- Fire Mitigation in the Home Ignition Zone -- Did you know that many of the most effective steps you can take to protect your home are no more arduous than yardwork? Learn what you can do to increase the chances of your property surviving a wildfire.
- Fire Safety - Learn about subjects relating to fire and carbon monoxide safety.
- Health & Safety - What are the symptoms of common emergency conditions, how can you protect yourself, and when should you call 911?
- Environmental Safety - Living in the mountains, the weather and our environment presents certain safety challenges. Learn how to navigate them effectively and safely.
IN AN EMERGENCY
CALL 9-1-1 FOR ASSISTANCE
Warning Sirens
For the safety of the community, Crystal Lakes Associations has evacuations sirens posted throughout the Association. The evacuation siren in case of failure of the dam is located near the Wapiti Mailsheds to cover the floodplain area and sounds like this whoop sound:
MP3 audio file [163.5 KB]
Property owners in the floodplain should evacuate immediately if they hear this siren; all other property owners should remain on their lots, to keep the roads clear for those evacuating the floodplain.
Sirens in ALL parts of the association will sound the fire evacuation siren if a wildfire threatens the community -- it sounds like this alert sound:
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ALL property owners should evacuate IMMEDIATELY if they hear this siren. Emergency personnel will be on hand to help direct evacuating property owners out of the area.
Where to Find Us:
Crystal Lakes Fire Protection District (CLFPD)
237 Blackfoot Road
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
970-881-3521 (Phone)
970-881-2085 (Fax)
Crystal Lakes Volunteer Fire Department (CLVPD)
237 Blackfoot Road
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
970-881-3521 (Phone)
970-881-2085 (Fax)
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How to Contact Us
For more information, feel free to contact us by telephone, email, or by using our contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!
CL FIRES
CL FIRES is dedicated to education, planning, and support in the areas of fire prevention and safety, wildland fire mitigation, and personal safety in the greater Crystal Lakes Community of Larimer County, Colorado.
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