Huerfano County

The Huerfano County Office of Emergency Management works to protect Huerfano County through the development, coordination and implementation of operative plans which focus on preventing, mitigating, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards that affect the county.

The vision of the Office of Emergency Management is to enable Huerfano County and its supporting agencies to maintain a resilient community prepared to respond to and recover from hazards and disasters.

Key Services:
  • Home Hardening Assessments
  • Community Chipper program
  • Community Sawyer assistance
  • Supporting and facilitating communities in achieving or maintaining Firewise Community recognition.
  • Community outreach and engagement concerning wildfire mitigation and home hardening
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  • SPAWP Collaborative Efforts Address Wildfire Risk

    FACO network members, the Spanish Peaks Alliance for Wildfire Protection (SPAWP) hosted a Summer Community Education and Training Program, including a community-wide meeting on August 27th, at the Cuchara Community Center in Cuchara Village. A packed house of concerned citizens and Firewise community leaders were present, along with a host of collaborating agencies who reported on their efforts… learn more >