A new program that helps eligible homeowners reduce their wildfire risk is now available in several mountain communities in Larimer County.The Home Ignition Zone Mitigation Assistance Program [HIZMAP] is now available for residents in Cherokee Meadows, Crystal Lakes, Glacier View, and Poudre Canyon area communities. HIZMAP…
Sixteen community groups from across Larimer County have been selected to receive funding from the 2026 Community Mitigation Grant Program through the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management.Now in its fifth year, the program provides funding for neighborhoods, homeowners’ associations, and local organizations to…
A grant program for neighborhoods, community groups, and other organizations within Larimer County is available to help with hazard mitigation and resilience. The Community Mitigation Grant program offered through the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, provides grants of up to $10,000 for each…
Larimer County has been awarded a $9,856,000 grant for the Protecting the Gateway to the Rockies wildfire defense project. The award is provided through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant [CWDG] program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service and will fund project activities for five years.The…
Over 50 first responder units, nonprofits, businesses, and emergency preparedness and safety organizations will participate in the fourth annual Hero Fest in Fort Collins in late September at Front Range Village in Fort Collins. Hero Fest is a free, family-friendly event sponsored by the Larimer County Office of…
Dare to Prepare, a free summer preparedness class is being offered to the community by the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management. The class is an educational program divided into six modules focusing on preparedness, readiness, personal resilience, disaster management, community building, and leadership. The…
The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management has awarded 19 different communities in Larimer County close to $100,000 in grant funding to support community-driven mitigation projects that reduce risk and improve resilience. Now in its 4th year, the Community Mitigation Grant Program provides funding for…
As wildfire season approaches, we want everyone in our community to know: Larimer County emergency management personnel are here for the community. Our teams are trained, experienced, and committed to helping people stay safe during any emergency. Recent messaging from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the…
Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere. If one happened today, would you be prepared to know how to react and what to do?A free class, Dare to Prepare, is being offered by the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management from 8:30 a.m. to noon on March 22, 2025, at the OEM campus, 4872 Endeavor Drive, Johnstown,…
A grant program for neighborhoods, community groups, and other organizations within Larimer County is available to assist with hazard mitigation and resilience.The 2025 Community Mitigation Grant Program offered through the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, provides grants of up to $10,000 for each…
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, and Canvas Credit Union.…
