Public Safety Information - (970) 429-1800
Ellen AndersonEmergency Management
Flood Emergency Information
Pitkin County has an emergency management system and coordinator in place to help plan, prepare, mitigate, and recover from natural and human-caused emergencies and disasters. The communities and individuals within the county must also take a proactive approach and prepare their residents, employees, households and families for emergencies. This web page provides information and links that will help you protect yourself, your family, property, and animals.
Public Meetings
Public Safety Council
The Public Safety Council (PSC) was created to bring together all first response agencies (such as Law and Fire Departments) and other supporting agencies (such as American Red Cross and Community Health) every other month to discuss public safety issues in the Roaring Fork Valley. The PSC meets the first Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. The meetings are held at rotating locations within the valley and run from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Call (970) 920-5234 for locations and agendas.
2007 Burn Ban in Pitkin County
Homeowners' Emergency Guide
Pitkin County Fire Plan 
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Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 
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Preparedness Information (web links)