Whether it’s a fire, road closure, accident, or some other emergency, the various first responder agencies across Eagle County jump into action, assuming their respective roles and working to resolve whatever situation arises. However, a.
Amid spring showers and the annual runoff in the High Country comes the reminder for homeowners, renters and businesses to review their flood risk and preparedness. The challenge, however, is that risk varies throughout Eagle.
The 20 largest wildfires in Colorado’s history have occurred in the past 20 years, with four of the top five occurring between 2018 and 2020. This statistic, highlighted by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention.
Rumors during the 2018 Lake Christine fire, which threatened Basalt and El Jebel, caused an unsafe environment for some Spanish speakers. Since then, Eagle County has devoted funding and a workforce to increase Spanish-language communication during emergencies. This is the final story in a three-part series about Spanish-language emergency alerts in the Roaring Fork Valley’s three counties Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle and comparing the level of communication services different agencies are offering.
The state’s too dry. Too warm. Wildfire risk is too high and the season lasts all year now. The danger of a camper accidentally sparking a devastating wildfire is too serious.<br/>