Updated: Wednesday, 9/8/10 - 9:50am
GETTING HELP:
If you, your family or friends live in the area affected by the Fourmile Canyon Fire (Boulder County, CO), here is a list of emergency and non-emergency resources. This list will be updated as additional information becomes available.
Colorado 2-1-1: Colorado 2-1-1- has a comprehensive listing of services available to fire victims, evacuees, and those wising to give help. Simply dial 2-1-1 from any phone for 24-hour access to information.
Emergency Shelter
People: American Red Cross, Mile High Chapter / 303-722-7474 / www.denver-redcross.org
Small Animals: Longmont Humane Society / 303-722-1232 / www.longmonthumane.org
Large Animals/Livestock: Boulder County Fairgrounds / 303-678-6200
Incident Call Center (Non-Emergency): 303-413-7737
Emergency Calls: 911
BVSD Assistance Center: The Boulder Valley School District will operate an assistance center for BVSD families and staff impacted by the fire. The center will be open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday (9/8) through Friday (9/10). It will be located in the Board Meeting Room of the BVSD Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe Road in Boulder.
Childcare in Nederland (for children of displaced families):
Wild Bear Discovery Center / 303-258-0495
GIVING HELP:
Colorado 2-1-1: (see above)
American Red Cross: Seeking donations to help support evacuees. www.denver-redcross.org or 303-772-7474
Longmont Humane Society: Asking for donations to help support pets of evacuess. Cash and canned dog and cat food are appreciated. www.longmonthumane.org or 303-772-1232.
Boulder County Fairgrounds/Parks and Open Space: Accepting donations of hay, horse feed and other services to support evacuated livestock. 303-678-6200
Foothills United Way's Fourmile Canyon Fire Relief Fund: The fund will be administered by Foothills United Way working in collaboration with service providers in the community to aid in long term recovery. The full extent of the purpose of the fund will be determined as the scope of the damage from the fire is known. It is expected to be used for such things as temporary/transitional housing and medical/health needs among others.
To donate:
· Go to www.unitedwayfoothills.org and click on “Give Now”. On the donation form note the Focus Area as “Fourmile Canyon Fire.”
· Or call the Foothills United Way office, 303-444-4013 with a credit card number
· Or mail a donation to Foothills United Way, 1285 Cimarron Drive, Suite 101, Lafayette, CO 80026.
