Fire Restrictions:
Fire restrictions may vary by jurisdiction.
Rio Blanco County RBC restrictions incorporate all private land within the county.
White River National Forest
BLM White River Field Office
Be Proactive: Think and Prepare before an emergency
- Sign up for Rio Blanco Alerts (Reverse 911) now, before you need them, and make sure every adult in your household is registered: rbc.us/298/Rio-Blanco-Alerts-Reverse-911.
- Understand Ready-Set-Go : Level 1 / READY (be aware, stay informed), Level 2 / SET (be packed and prepared to leave at a moment's notice), Level 3 / GO (leave immediately — do not wait).
- Keep a go-bag ready: medications, important documents, phone chargers, water, a change of clothes, pet supplies, and copies of insurance information.
- Know two ways out of your neighborhood, and keep vehicles above half a tank.
- Have a plan for livestock and large animals — trailering takes time, so at Level 2, start moving.
Resources for Fire Mitigation on Personal Property:
- The Colorado State Forest Service provides technical forestry assistance, wildfire mitigation expertise and outreach and education to help landowners and communities achieve their forest management goals. They provide an extensive collection of publications for landowners, homeowners and communities.
- White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts provide information and resources to help Rio Blanco County landowners mitigate their property
Get Ready!
Find checklists and tips to prepare for wildfire evacuations and emergencies at Ready.gov
Air Quality: Smoke and Your Health
- On smoky days, limit strenuous outdoor activity — especially children, older adults, pregnant women, and anyone with heart or lung conditions.
- Keep windows closed and run HVAC on recirculate when smoke settles in. If you can see or smell heavy smoke, it is affecting you.
Check: real-time air quality