To all Support, Inc. Network, Staff, Providers and Families,
Wildfire season has started in Colorado. This year with the hot and dry weather most of the state is under moderate to high risk for fires. Just this month three fires have erupted along the front range. It’s important everyone be fire aware and be prepared. For more information on how you can prepare for wildfires follow this link.
Each county has an emergency notification system. However, you are not automatically signed up for alerts and must opt in. Some counties have switched notification platforms, and you may no longer be signed up to receive alerts. We encourage everyone to sign up for or check that you are signed up for emergency alerts in your area.
| County | Emergency Alert Sign Up |
| Adams | Use this link to sign up |
| Arapahoe | Use this link to sign up |
| Boulder | Use this link to sign up |
| Broomfield | Use this link to sign up |
| Denver | Use this link to sign up |
| Douglas | Use this link to sign up |
| El Paso | Use this link to sign up |
| Elbert | Use this link to sign up |
| Jefferson | Use this link to sign up |
| Larimer | Use this link to sign up |
| Logan | Use this link to sign up |
| Morgan | Use this link to sign up |
| Phillips | Use this link to sign up |
| Pueblo | Use this link to sign up |
| Sedgwick | Use this link to sign up |
| Summit | Use this link to sign up |
| Teller | Use this link to sign up |
| Washington | Use this link to sign up |
| Weld | Use this link to sign up |
| Yuma | Use this link to sign up |
The air quality around the state has been poor from fires locally and around the United States. Smoke originating from fires or poor air quality can negatively impact all individuals but is especially hazardous for those with compromised respiratory conditions such as: asthma, COPD, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, and any other chronic or acute respiratory conditions. Everyone, especially people with respiratory issues, should take precautions. Keep all windows in the home closed, reduce or limit outdoor activities, run air purifiers if you have them. It is recommended that sensitive groups wear a mask if they must be outdoors.
If your respiratory symptoms are exacerbated, please reach out to your primary care physician. Always make sure you have access to respiratory rescue medications such as rescue inhalers (example- Albuterol) if ordered by your physician. Always follow current evacuation orders. If you are experiencing respiratory distress, call 911. IQAir can be a helpful tool in monitoring air quality in your area :https://www.iqair.com/us/usa/colorado
Finally, if you have any questions or need support please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@supportinc.com. If you need assistance after-hours please call on-call at 720-841-3122.
