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Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 4:13pm
PPROEM is closely monitoring the potential for damaging winds in the Pikes Peak region Thursday evening, Dec. 1 through Friday morning, Dec. 2.
Sunday, November 20, 2022 - 1:29pm
11:30 a.m. 11/20/2022 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Five people are dead and 25 injured after a shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs at 3430 North Academy. Victims are being treated at both UC Health Memorial and Penrose hospitals. The names of the victims are not being released until their families... Read more
Club Q Colorado Springs logo, black ribbon, candle
Sunday, November 20, 2022 - 10:15am
Updated 11/23/2022 noon
Updates, mental health resources, victims and family resources, and ways the community can help.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 10:38am
The City of Colorado Springs has launched an emergency preparedness campaign called “COS Ready.” This campaign provides a series of actions focused on preparing for an emergency, including a 1-2-3 checklist for community members to improve their readiness. 1. Sign up for Alerts, 2. Know your Zone,... Read more
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 2:44pm
he City of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Office of Emergency Management invite residents in the Rockrimmon neighborhood to participate in a wildland fire evacuation drill and preparedness fair on Saturday, June 25. First responders will use this drill to practice evacuation procedures and... Read more
heavy snow on tree branches
Friday, May 20, 2022 - 2:09pm
Information about storm recovery, power outages, and down trees.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021 - 11:47am
The fire on Blodgett Peak is 90 percent contained. The U.S. Forest Service reports there is one remaining hot spot. They say no smoke is visible and the area is surrounded by rocks. Fire crews remain on scene with roaming patrols.
Monday, December 20, 2021 - 4:08pm
After the wind storm last week, Colorado Springs could see another day of 40-50 mile per hour winds on Sunday.Property owners are responsible for their own damaged trees, debris and downed trees. A list of resources for private tree and yard debris is available at... Read more
Thursday, December 16, 2021 - 9:45am
City Public Works and Forestry are working in tandem across Colorado Springs responding to many downed trees from Wednesday's wind storm. The City will clear trees that are blocking public rights of way. Property owners are responsible for their own debris and downed trees. Check here for resources... Read more
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - 12:53pm
The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency ManagementThe City and County are consolidating their Offices of Emergency Management in an effort to optimize staff resources, establish a single point of contact during major incidences and enhance communication both during and after an event.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - 4:54pm
The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency ManagementThe City and County are consolidating their Offices of Emergency Management in an effort to optimize staff resources, establish a single point of contact during major incidences and enhance communication both during and after an event.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 9:56am
The weather has been unusually warm this fall. While it's great for enjoying the outdoors, that warm, dry weather also increases the risk of fire. That's because there has been little or no moisture over the last few months. That results in very dry vegetation. We are asking everyone in the... Read more