Fruita Colorado sits in Mesa County in the Grand Valley adjacent to Grand Junction — the hub of western Colorado energy production. The city is near significant oil and natural gas infrastructure in the Piceance Basin. The Colorado River creates flooding risk and the Grand Mesa above the city creates wildfire interface conditions. Mesa County's oil and gas production and transportation infrastructure makes it an economically significant energy region.
// 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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- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Oil / Gas / Flooding / Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Spring Creek Fire |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 970-858-8373 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-70 US-50 CO-141 CO-65 |
| Elevation | 4497 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Mesa County CO
Colorado · Wildfire / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Moderate Risk