Q. What can I do with slash from downed/removed trees from my property?
A. Grand County manages slash removal through burning, chipping or disposal at a county landfill. The burning of slash requires a permit and is conducted during the open burn season through the winter months only. Please call the Grand County Division of Natural Resources at 970-887-0745 for more details.

Q. How can I make sure 9-1-1 Reverse Notification System (RNS) is working for me?
A. Make sure that you have disabled privacy features and any call blocking or “zappers”.

Q. What is defensible space and how can I make my home safer from wildfire?
A. Defensible space is the system of removing flammable vegetation near a home or structure making it more resistant to wildfire. Please visit the Colorado State Forest Service FireWise website.

Q. How can I find out about road closures in Colorado?
A. Please call the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) at
877-315-7623 or the CDOT website.

Q. Where can I find the latest severe weather updates for Grand County?
A. Please visit the National Weather Services website for hourly updates for local weather.

Q. What can I do to prepare my home in the event of an emergency situation or natural disaster?
A. Please visti the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fact sheets, background information and how to help on a variety of hazards.