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Quick Guide to State Wildfire and Drought Information
by the Colorado State Publications Library
Denver, Colorado
For further information contact the library staff at spl@cde.state.co.us
Revised October 2020
Various agencies of Colorado state government provide resources in the areas of drought management and wildfire impacts and recovery. This is a quick information guide to selected print and electronic publications as well as web sites maintained by state agencies.
For records of print publications to borrow and/or links to electronic publications, search our library catalog with keywords "drought" or "water conservation" or "wildfires" or "forest fires."
State government resources:
- Colorado State Forest Service Wildfire Information - tips on wildfire prevention, how to protect your home from wildfire, and information in case of evacuation
- Water Management - Water conservation and supply plans plus water efficiency information from the Office of Water Conservation.
- Division of Emergency Management - a list of county-level emergency management offices, and resources for finding current information on wildfires or disasters.
- Health Concerns - air quality issues, symptoms of smoke exposure, and how to protect your family.
Colorado State University has several web sites related to fire and drought issues:
- Drought and Fire Resources
- Colorado Climate Center
- Colorado Water Center
For additional information, e-mail spl@cde.state.co.us
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