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