Disaster Recovery Resources

Our hearts are with our members have been and continue to be affected by the Marshall and Middle Fork fires. Following are resources and ways to contribute as we begin to rebuild.

“There’s a lot of good that we can do as an industry, as a profession, if we’re all willing to do a little bit to give back.”

Christian Dino, AIA

LOCAL RESOURCES/CONTACTS

• Boulder Office of Emergency Management
• Boulder County Temporary Emergency Permit
• Boulder County Resources
• Colorado Green Building Guild Webinar Recordings
• Upcoming Colorado Green Building Events
• City of Louisville Marshall Fire Email Updates
• Boulder County Emergency Operations Center Public Information Line: 303.413.7730
• Boulder County Land Use Code – Procedures Following Disasters
• 2021 IECC Amendments Fact Sheet
• 2022 Town of Superior opt-out provision
• Building fees waiver and rebate use tax
• Adopt a family—message Christian Dino to get connected with a family in need

NATIONAL RESOURCES

• U.S. Fire Administration Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Resources
• Disaster cleanup and recovery safety, AIHA
• AIA National Disaster Assistance Training

RETURNING HOME

From the City of Louisville

• Please visit Boulder County website for important information about safety, debris cleanup, utilities, and assistance available.

• Some residents may see colored cards on structures when they return home. The cards are based on the ATC-45 Rapid Evaluation Form. There are three colors possible. Green means it has been INSPECTED, Yellow means RESTRICTED USE, and Red means UNSAFE. The card also provides space for detailed information regarding why or how the building use is restricted or why the building is unsafe (if not obvious). If you have a card on your home and have additional questions, please call the number on the card.

• With the power outages, food in your refrigerator and freezer may be contaminated or spoiled. Dispose of any food that has been exposed to smoke, soot or heat or has thawed. Dumpsters will be placed in central locations for food disposal. Please do not use personal trash cans.

• When returning home or traveling through the fire area, residents are asked to slow their speeds and be alert to incident personnel working in the area and hazards such as weakened trees and structures.

• There is no potable water in the affected area so residents should be prepared to bring bottled water with them for all water needs, including for pets. Never use water you think may be contaminated to wash dishes, brush teeth, prepare food, wash hands, make ice or baby formula.

• Power, gas, and water may not be restored by the time you are allowed to re-enter. Please do not call 911 or utility companies. They are working as quickly as they can to restore utilities.

• Vehicles that are parked along roadways can impede operations. Please make sure that emergency traffic has access to get through.

• As residents return to the fire area, if there are signs that suspicious activity has occurred, please call the Tipline at 303.441.3674. If suspicious activity is occurring, please call 911 or the non-emergency line at 303.441.4444.

DONATE/VOLUNTEER

• Colorado Responds
• Sign up for the Colorado Responds e-newsletter to receive updates as they come on how best to help individuals impacted by the Boulder County Fires.
• Item Donations (via Boulder County)
• Cash Donations (Colorado Gives)
• Sister Carmen is taking limited donations that can be dropped off at 655 Aspen Ridge Drive in Lafayette at the East entrance during open hours only.
• Salvation Army

REBUILDING

• Rebuilding After a Wildfire, From FEMA
• AIA National Wildfire Recovery Resources
• Hazard Mitigation Design Resources
• Cal Fire TV

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

• Colorado Wildfire Preparedness, Response and Recovery
• AIA National Disaster Assistance Handbook