Colorado Wildfires and Straight-line Winds
Incident Period: Dec 30, 2021 - Jan 7, 2022
Declaration Date: Dec 31, 2021
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Now Closed: Period to Apply for Disaster Assistance
The last day for individuals and families to apply for assistance after this disaster has passed. You are no longer able to begin a new claim.
To check the status on a previously submitted claim, visit DisasterAssistance.gov.
I Applied for Assistance. What's Next?
You will receive notification letters from FEMA either by U.S. mail or by electronic correspondence explaining your next steps. If you reported during the application process that you received damage and are not able to live in your primary residence, an inspector will contact you by phone to schedule an inspection. FEMA home inspections are conducted in-person; however, if you are apprehensive due to ongoing COVID-19 uncertainties, you can request we conduct the inspection without entering your home.
"Help After a Disaster"
Translated into 27 languages, the "Help After a Disaster" brochure is a tool that can be shared in your community to help people understand the types of FEMA assistance that may be available to support individuals and families in disaster recovery.
Volunteer and Donate
Recovery can take many years after a disaster. There are many ways to help such as donating cash, needed items, or your time. Learn more about how to help those in need.
Doing Business with FEMA
If you are interested in providing paid services and goods for disaster relief, visit our Doing Business with FEMA page to get started.
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Local News & Media
Visit the News & Media page for events, fact sheets, press releases and other multimedia resources.
Mitigation Resources
Mitigation is defined as taking an action now to reduce future risk.
For example, a mitigation action is tying your shoe to prevent you from tripping and hurting yourself; purchasing a flood insurance policy to help you recover faster from a flood event.
Why is Mitigation Important?
Mitigation breaks the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction and repeated damage. Hazard mitigation includes long-term, permanent solutions that reduce the impact of disaster in the future.
Who Can you talk to about Mitigation?
You can reach a mitigation specialist by phone on the FEMA Mitigation Helpline at:
833-FEMA-4-US (833-336-2487) from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday through Friday
or email us anytime at:
Repair, Rebuilding Advice Available in Boulder County
Mitigation specialists from FEMA will be on hand to answer questions about home repair, ignition resistant construction, wind resistant construction, putting together supply kits, and hiring a contractor.
- Thursday, Feb. 24 – Tuesday, March 1: Ace Hardware, 1727 Main St, Longmont
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
Additional Local Mitigation Resources
Boulder County Permitting Office or call 303-413-7730 for Marshall Fire Info
City of Louisville Marshall Fire Rebuilding Process
Town of Superior – Marshall Fire Rebuilding Resources
Repairing and Rebuilding Resources from FEMA
Reconstruction After a High Wind Event
Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings
Mitigation Actions to take now
FEMA Home Builder’s Guide to Construction in Wildfire Zones
Questions to Ask Your Contractor
Ready.gov Resources
Hmong News Releases & Fact Sheets
Funding Obligations
| Individual Assistance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Assistance (HA) - Dollars Approved | $1,485,904.28 |
| Total Other Needs Assistance (ONA) - Dollars Approved | $635,397.27 |
| Total Individual & Households Program Dollars Approved | $2,121,301.55 |
| Individual Assistance Applications Approved | 947 |
| Public Assistance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Emergency Work (Categories A-B) - Dollars Obligated | $33,543,578.82 |
| Permanent Work (Categories C-G) - Dollars Obligated | $1,311,291.39 |
| Total Public Assistance Grants Dollars Obligated | $35,519,632.40 |