Garfield County Emergency Management
Evacuation alerts
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts
INCIDENT UPDATES / SUBSCRIBE – garfieldcounty.net
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/garcosheriff
Allow government alerts on your mobile phone (like Amber alerts) to receive emergency alerts released for geographical areas.
For areas without cell service, consider using a GPS device that allows satellite notifications.
Evacuation status in Garfield County
LEE FIRE: INTERACTIVE EVACUATION MAP – search by address for zones and closures.
Zone 70 – READY (GREEN) East of Highway 13 in north Garfield County.
Zone 71 – READY (GREEN) East of Highway 13 in north Garfield County.
Zone 72 – READY (GREEN) East of Highway 13 north of Rifle.
Zone 73 – READY (GREEN) Northeast of Highway 13, north of Rifle Gap.
Zone 80 – SET (YELLOW) West of Highway 13, south of Rio Blanco County line.
Zone 81 – SET (YELLOW) West of Highway 13 in Garfield County south of the fire line.
Zone 84 is in READY (GREEN) West of Highway 13, north of Rifle.
Zone 85 is in READY (GREEN) South of Zone 81 and west of Highway 13.
Rio Blanco County information | Lee Fire interactive evacuation map
Routt County Crosho Fire information | Crosho Fire interactive evacuation map
Evacuation levels
READY: Possible evacuation in your area – prepare, monitor, and pack your valuables.
SET: Short notice evacuation likely in your area – prepare for sudden evacuation and leave now if you need extra time.
GO: EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY – LEAVE NOW! Danger in your area.
Evacuation center
Garfield County does not have any evacuation centers activated at this time.
Travel routes
Lee Fire: Highway 13 reopened – travel advisories in effect
Incident updates
Lee Fire
Lee Fire: Inciweb federal fire web page
Lee Fire – facebook: @elkleefire
Rio Blanco County Sheriff – facebook @rioblancocountysheriffsoffice
Contact
Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 3
Email: 2025.elkrbx@firenet.gov
Fire information: 970-341-8665 | media: 970-341-8663
Hours: 7 am – 7 pm
Garfield County Communications Department
970.665.6390 | Email Communications Department
Assistance
If your phone is set to do not disturb, you will not receive notifications of 911 emergency alerts, unless you download the Everbridge app and grant permission to bypass do not disturb settings for critical alerts.
ReachWell delivers translation of Garco911 Everbridge alerts in more than 100 languages via a mobile app, website, text, email, and calls for alerts, preparedness tools and wellness resources.
Call 970-384-3844 for assistance in registering for Garfield County alerts. If you have issues with your garco911 account access for alerts, please call 970-625-8095.
We offer alerts and updates in multiple languages, and strive to provide accessible incident updates at garfieldcounty.net. Please let us know of any access or functional needs you or someone in your household may need extra assistance with in the event of an emergency.
Accessibility requests
Public land closures and fire restrictions
Fire restrictions on lands in Garfield County
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northwest District
White River National Forest and Routt National Forest
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Lee Fire closure
Prepare to leave early for evacuations
Essentials
Keep your vehicle filled with gas or fully charged if electric, and plan early transportation if you do not drive.
Pack medications, mobile phones and laptops with charging cords, important documents (like IDs, insurance information, birth certificates), contact lists, a first-aid kit, flashlight, battery-powered radio, pillows and blankets, and extra batteries.
Clothing and personal items
Include a change of clothes for each family member, sturdy shoes, and personal hygiene items.
Food and water
Pack non-perishable food and water for a few days.
Pet supplies
If you have pets, pack food, water, carriers, leashes, and any necessary medications.
Valuables
Pack essential valuables like credit cards, cash, and irreplaceable items, like family photos.
Leaving home
If you have time, turn off the gas, electricity, and water and disconnect appliances.
Lock your doors when leaving.
Follow directions from authorities.
Donations
While Garfield County appreciates a giving spirit, we currently do not have need for donations. The Incident Management Team provides all needs for firefighting teams, and cannot accept donations while fighting fires.
Rio Blanco County donation options