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Custer County

Emergency Management

The Custer County Office of Emergency Management is the county's center for all-hazard emergency preparation, prevention, response, and recovery.

Office of Emergency Management

Public Safety

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Emergencies: 911

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Robyn Knappe - Emergency Manager

Emergency Planning Documents

Core emergency planning and hazard mitigation documents for Custer County.

2023

Emergency Operations Plan

Comprehensive plan outlining coordination and response procedures for all-hazard emergencies.

Download EOP

2023

Hazard Mitigation Plan

Identifies potential hazards and strategies to reduce risk and protect the community.

Download HMP

Plan Approvals

HMP Approvals

Official approvals for the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Comprehensive wildfire protection planning documents including interactive maps and detailed appendices.

2026 CWPP

2026 Custer County CWPP

Complete protection plan with risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Download (NEED UPDATED DOC)

Interactive

CWPP Web Map

Interactive map showing wildfire risk areas and protection zones.

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Interactive

CWPP Story Map

Interactive presentation with visual narratives and geographic context.

View Story Map

Appendix A

Public Survey Summary

Community input and survey results from CWPP development.

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Appendix B

CO-WRA & Forest Action Plan

Colorado Wildfire Risk Assessment and Forest Action Plan integration.

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Appendix C

Fire Restrictions

Detailed fire restriction levels and implementation guidelines.

Download

Appendix D

Communities & Subdivisions

Listing and analysis of communities in wildfire risk areas.

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Appendix E

Demographics & Evacuation

Demographic analysis and evacuation planning strategies.

Download

2019

Cuerno Verde CWPP

Community Wildfire Protection Plan for Cuerno Verde area.

Download

2019

Sangres Foothills CWPP

Protection plan for Sangre de Cristo Foothills region.

Download

Map

CWPP Topo Map

Topographic map showing wildfire hazard areas, terrain features, and geographic risk zones across Custer County.

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Appendices

CWPP Appendices

Complete appendices collection for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan including all supporting documentation and technical data.

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Emergency Alerts

Sign up to receive emergency alerts and warnings for Custer County.

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CES/LEPC Meetings

Custer Emergency Services / Local Emergency Planning Committee meetings held monthly on the first Monday, 10am - Noon at the Search and Rescue Building.

Meeting dates and times subject to change.

About Us

The Office of Emergency Management coordinates all-hazard emergency preparation, prevention, response, and recovery for Custer County.

If you have any questions about our programs or mission, please contact us directly.