The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is a federally mandated entity composed of state and local officials, business representatives and members of the public.

The Larimer County LEPC works with the community to identify industrial hazardous materials and keep the community informed of the potential risk.

All companies that have certain types and quantities of hazardous chemicals must report annually to the LEPC.

If you are evacuated, here are tips that could put your mind at ease.

"Homeowners who need extra money while they're evacuated from their homes can get immediate living expenses under their homeowners insurance policies,"said Carole Walker, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association.

Cameron Peak Fire (August 2020)

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Wildfire in Northern Colorado Webinar Recording

This webinar recording is from the Wildfire in Northern Colorado Stories and Strategies for Resiliency panel on August 2, 2023.

Large-scale emergencies are not new to Larimer County.

Larimer County is not immune to large-scale emergencies and disasters. Each year, our community faces a variety of hazards, from hazardous materials incidents on roadways to natural incidents. Larimer County Office of Emergency Management is tasked with the ongoing recovery from the large incidents as well as building a program to strengthen community resiliency for the future, ensuring we capture lessons learned and implement best practices in the future.

If you are evacuated from your home during an emergency, here are tips that could put your mind at ease.