Larimer County anchored by Fort Collins and home to Colorado State University faces serious wildfire and flash flooding risk. The Cameron Peak Fire in 2020 was the largest wildfire in Colorado history burning over 200000 acres. The 1976 Big Thompson Canyon flash flood killed 144 people in one of the deadliest flash floods in Colorado history. The county sits in a moderate tornado corridor. CSU's 33000 students create institutional emergency planning requirements.
// 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
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 8 |
| Last Major Event | Cameron Peak Fire 2020 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (970) 498-5100 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-25 US-34 CO-14 CO-287 |
// County Profile
| County | Larimer County CO |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| Population | 356 |
| Area | 2,601 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |