Rifle Colorado sits in Garfield County in the heart of the Piceance Basin — one of the largest natural gas producing regions in the US. The city is a hub for oil and gas industry operations in western Colorado and the Colorado River corridor. The Colorado River creates flooding risk and the surrounding terrain presents significant wildfire risk during dry years. The oil and gas infrastructure in the Piceance Basin is critical to regional energy supply.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Oil Shale / Gas / Flooding / Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Grizzly Creek Fire |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 970-665-6400 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 5348 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Garfield County CO
Colorado · Flash Flooding / Wildfire
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5/10
Low Risk