Garfield County Emergency Management
Evacuation alerts
REGISTER FOR ALERTS β 911 alerts
INCIDENT UPDATES / SUBSCRIBE β garfieldcounty.net
FACEBOOK β 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
DERBY FIRE: INTERACTIVE EVACUATION MAP β search by address for zones and closures.
Zone 265 β GO (RED) SWEETWATER, SWEETWATER LAKE AND TO WEST END OF CR 150 – Residents evacuate by noon on August 20, 2025.
Evacuation levels
READY: Possible evacuation in your area β prepare, monitor, and pack your valuables.
SET: Short notice evacuation likely in your area β prepare for sudden evacuation and leave now if you need extra time.
GO: EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY β LEAVE NOW! Danger in your area.
Evacuation center
An evacuation information center has been established at Two Rivers Community Center (Kokanee Ln – Google Maps) in Dotsero.
Eagle County Evacuation information (ECE Emergency)
For anyone seeking support for livestock and animal evacuations, please contact Connie Melzer of CSU Extension, 970-471-8043.
For support with smaller animals, dogs and cats, please call the Eagle County Animal Services at 970-328-3647 and press 2.
Travel routes
Evacuation route: Colorado River Road is closed to non-residents and non-emergency traffic. Please stay off the road to allow for a safe and effective incident response.
Evacuation Information is available at ECEmergency.org
La Carretera del Rio Colorado esta cerrada al trafico no residente y no urgente. Por favor, mantengase alejado de la carretera para permitir una respuesta segura y eficaz al incidente.
Informacion sobre evacuacion esta disponible en ECEmergency.org
Incident updates
Derby Fire official information:
FACEBOOK β Derby fire @derbyfire
INCIWEB β Derby Fire
WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST β facebook.com/whiteriverNF @whiteriverNF
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EAGLE COUNTY INFO
REGISTER FOR ALERTS β 911 alerts
INCIDENT UPDATES β EC Emergency or Reachwell app
FACEBOOK β facebook.com/eaglecountyso @eaglecountyso
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GARFIELD COUNTY INFO
REGISTER FOR ALERTS β 911 alerts or Reachwell app
INCIDENT UPDATES / SUBSCRIBE β Garfield County emergency
FACEBOOK β facebook.com/garcosheriff @garcosheriff
Contact
Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3
Public phone line: 970-355-3282
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Email: 2025.derby@firenet.govΒ
Garfield County Communications Department
970.665.6390 | Communications Department email
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
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.