With the help of local entities, Ruby Sisson Library has compiled the following resources and useful information from trusted sources on all stages of a wildfire events.

Being Prepared - Before

Colorado State Forest Service

Live Wildfire Ready

• Preparing your residence in the event of an emergency

Ready, Set, Go!

• Action Plan checklist

Family Communications Plan

• Helps you answer the questions "What if something happens and I"m not with my family?" "Will I be able to reaching them"

Archuleta County

2023-2028 Hazard Mitigation Plan 

• Details about local efforts to assess rick, strategize & plan accordingly for our environment

Colorado State University

Firewise Plant Materials

• Expert knowledge about landscape design and setting up your property to be as 

Staying Informed - During 

Local emergency alerts:

List of all Colorado Counties

• Provided by State of Colorado

Archuleta County

• Citizen Alerts through NIXLE

San Juan National Forest

Active Alerts, including current Fire Danger Status & Restrictions 

Watch Duty App

Wildfire Maps & Alerts

• Updated with real time information. You can set up notifications for specific areas, check acreage size, and containment percentage.

Returning Post-Fire - After

Colorado Statewide Information & Available Resources for Anyone Impacted by Any Colorado Wildfire

2-1-1 Colorado

• Includes information about no-cost transitional housing through Airbnb.org, connecting with volunteers, individualized support, insurance claim recovery, & United Way's wildlife relief fund 

Archuleta County

After the Disaster Guidebook

• PDF published July 2025