News
4/12/2012 - Test tornado warning to occur on April 17
Eagle County and the Vail Public Safety Communications Center will issue a test tornado warning on April 17. Read More
10/29/2011 - Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Review
Enjoy the great outdoors in Colorado this winter season, but always watch the weather.
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10/28/2011 - Avalanches - are you prepared?
Thousands of avalanches occur each winter in the mountains of Colorado. Read More
10/26/2011 - High winds a major threat in the winter
There are two main causes of high winds in Colorado during the cold season. Read More
10/25/2011 - What does that warning mean?
When a warning is issued will you know what it means and will you know how to respond? Read More
10/24/2011 - Winter travel safety
Before winter weather arrives in earnest, it is highly recommended that you prepare your vehicle for winter travel. Read More
10/23/2011 - Winter Weather Preparedness Week
The week of October 23 - 29 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Colorado. Read More
10/20/2011 - Eagle County Animal Response Team training to take place on Oct. 29
Eagle County is seeking to expand its animal response team. Training will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Eagle County Maintenance Service Center in Gypsum.
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9/30/2011 - Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan available for review
Eagle County is in the process of updating its Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan and is making the document available for public review and comment. Read More
8/17/2011 - County conducting pre-disaster mitigation survey
Eagle County is seeking input from the community on the types of hazards that are of most concern to residents. Read More
6/14/2011 - Emergency responders urge caution on rivers and streams
Emergency responders from throughout the county are encouraging the safe and responsible use of area waterways this summer. Read More
6/07/2011 - Local flood advisories and warnings issued
Emergency services personnel throughout the county are advising residents and guests to exercise caution around local creeks and rivers as water levels in the area continue to rise. Read More
5/09/2011 - Flood preparedness efforts underway throughout the county
Organizations throughout Eagle County have worked together to update the countywide flood preparedness plan. All community members are encouraged to review the plan.
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4/15/2011 - When thunder roars, go indoors
Thunderstorms produce some of the most dangerous weather on earth, including tornadoes, flash floods, large hail, and destructive straight-line winds. Read More
10/25/2010 - Eagle County recruiting animal response team volunteers
Eagle County is looking for volunteers to form an animal response team. Read More
9/21/2010 - Fire safety reminders for Eagle County
Eagle County is still below threshold conditions for implementing fire restrictions on non-federal lands within the county. Read More
9/09/2010 - Smoke in the air
Smoke visible in the air in and around Eagle County is coming from a wildfire in Utah. Read More
8/27/2010 - Prescribed burn planned on BLM land in Eagle County
Federal fire officials are planning a prescribed fire this fall on Bureau of Land Management lands in Eagle County, 1.5 miles southeast of Burns. The burn could take place as early as Sept. 1. Read More
8/24/2010 - Small wildfire expected to be visible from Eagle, I-70
Firefighters expect smoke from a small, lightning-ignited fire north of I-70 and three miles west of Eagle will be visible throughout the week in Eagle County. Read More
6/14/2010 - Trails reopen following last week's high water
Several area recreation trails have reopened following closures due to high water that occurred the week of June 6. Read More
6/06/2010 - Flood warning in effect until 8 p.m. June 9
The National Weather Service has extended a flood warning for Eagle County until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 8 and area creeks and rivers are at or nearing flood levels. Read More
6/06/2010 - Flood warning from National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a flood warning for melting snow in Eagle County in central Colorado. Read More