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We strive to create sustainable communities and to protect life and property by empowering all who live, work, and visit the County to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from all types of emergencies and disasters.

For phone information about an emergency, call the Larimer County Emergency Information Line at 970-980-2500. Do not call 9-1-1 unless you have an actual emergency to report.

CAN YOU BE REACHED IN AN EMERGENCY? 

NOCO alert logo and nocoalert.org link.We want to make sure you are alerted as soon as possible should an emergency happen in your area. But we need your help! 

LETA911 is our local emergency alerting authority for Larimer County. They will be the FIRST to alert you if there is a imminent threat to your life or safety. However, this service is opt-in, meaning if you do not register your device, we cannot reach you! 

Upon registering, you have the opportunity to register multiple methods in which to receive alerts, including your cell phone, email, or even pagers!

Additionally, you can put in 5 different addresses to ensure that you are alerted if an emergency happens in multiple areas of concern, including your place of work, or perhaps where your kiddos go to school! If you or someone you know has access or functional needs, such as a dependency on oxygen or mobility needs, LETA allows that information to be registered as well, in case someone requires additional assistance in an emergency or evacuation.

Lastly, you have the right to choose which alerts you want to receive, and can opt out of alerts that do not apply! 

Be alerted when it is needed most, sign up today for emergency alerts by visiting  www.nocoalert.org or by texting "NOCOALERT" to 888-777. 

5 Minutes to Chaos Podcast

Lori Hodges, Director of Larimer County Emergency Management discusses several decision-making and adaptable crisis management models and their application to COVID and the destructive Cameron Peak Wildfire on the 5 Minutes to Chaos podcast with Steven Kuhr. 

Larimer OEM Program

To learn more about the Larimer OEM program areas of focus within emergency management, meet our staff, and learn the work that they focus on, please check out these Larimer OEM Program Documents that are available in both English and Spanish. 

ALL Spotlights Spotlights

Sep 20

First responders HeroFest 2024

Over 60 emergency preparedness and safety organizations will participate in the third annual Hero Fest in Fort Collins later this month.HeroFest is a family-friendly event sponsored by the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, the City of Fort Collins Emergency Preparedness and Security,…

More about First responders HeroFest 2024
May 20

Commissioner Shadduck-McNally to host wildfire town hall

Wildfire and flood season is approaching, and the Office of Emergency Management with Larimer County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally is hosting a Wildfire Town Hall for the public on Wednesday. The town hall includes information on preparedness, 2024 weather projections,…

More about Commissioner Shadduck-McNally to host wildfire town hall
May 13

Disaster mitigation grants awarded to communities

Community mitigation grants have been awarded to neighborhood organizations in Larimer County to help reduce the risks associated with disasters in those communities and increase resilience. The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management awarded just under $100,000 in 2024…

More about Disaster mitigation grants awarded to communities

Contact Us

Meet Our Staff

Office of Emergency Management

4872 Endeavor Drive, Johnstown CO  
Johnstown, CO 80534 
Emergency Information Line: (970) 980-2500

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Per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Larimer County will provide a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability who need assistance, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship to the County or fundamentally alter services. Services can be arranged with at least seven (7) business days' notice. Please email accessiblity@larimer.org or call 970-498-5967 or Relay Colorado 711. "Walk-in" requests for auxiliary aids and services will be honored to the extent possible but may be unavailable if advance notice is not provided.

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